WILD: Byrum Brown's Two Picks At A-Day Are WAY Overblown

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 19 April 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Auburn Tigers fans are buzzing after Byrum Brown’s two-interception showing at A-Day, but is the criticism missing the real story? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down Brown’s performance, putting context around his turnovers, and explore what his mobility and decision-making mean for Auburn’s quarterback outlook this season. The episode spotlights standout moments from Jared Smith and examines the rapid tempo of Coach Alex Golesh’s offense—evoking memories of the Gus Malzahn era. Key topics include Jo Simmons’ readiness to anchor the offensive line, emerging depth across the line, and a tight end group full of versatile options like Jake Johnson and Arlis Boardingham. The hosts debate the evolving wide receiver pecking order, rookie and transfer potential, and what Auburn’s spring game reveals about defensive strength. With fresh perspectives on Golesh’s coaching philosophy and Auburn’s recruiting push, listeners get a comprehensive look at the Tigers’ path forward.

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0:00.0	I'm already seeing national stories about Byron Brown's two picks at A-Day.
0:07.3	Shocker, but I think context matters here.
0:15.6	You are Locked-on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:20.6	Part of the Locked-on podcast network, your team every day.
0:25.8	Yes.
0:27.4	Happy post-A-day edition of Locked on Auburn.
0:30.5	Zach Blackerby, joined by the Montgomery Radio legend, Daryl Daprich.
0:35.3	We'll talk about all of the notes that we have from A-Day,
0:37.9	including some stuff on the trenches, as well as receivers.
0:42.1	But let's start with Byron Brown and quarterback play.
0:45.9	We didn't spend a ton of time on that in our immediate reaction.
0:49.5	I wanted to see what the general narrative was about Byron Brown.
0:53.9	And of course, it's negative.
0:55.7	And it's, of course, taken out of context because that's all they have or the stats.
1:02.3	So Byron Brown threw two interceptions on Saturday.
1:05.7	Can't fault that.
1:06.7	Like, that did happen.
1:08.5	But I do want to discuss Sterrell what both of those picks were because I do think one of them is more concerning than the other.
1:16.7	In fact, the one we mentioned yesterday, Jared Smith making a heck of a play.
1:22.9	Call me crazy, Darrell.
1:24.4	I'm just not worried about Byron Brown throwing picks on screen passes going into the season.
1:29.2	Am I crazy for that?
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