Auburn’s dual-threat QB whose promise was derailed by injuries
In the 2016 season, Tyler Queen was a reserve quarterback at Auburn who appeared in two games and logged a small rushing sample, but his college story is more about upside than box-score production. He arrived as a well-regarded dual-threat recruit from North Cobb, praised for a strong high school résumé with over 8,500 passing yards and 89 passing touchdowns, and was described as a pocket passer with athletic traits. What stands out is the combination of size, mobility, and toughness—but injuries, including elbow surgery, limited his impact and pushed him out of Auburn, so he looks more like a developmental bet than an immediate fit.
