Auburn’s deep linebacker room adds a smart, physical depth piece in William Grier McDuffie
McDuffie is a sophomore walk-on linebacker for Auburn who made his collegiate debut in the 2025 season and is viewed as a depth add in a stacked room, not yet a volume producer. His calling card is pedigree and toughness: he arrived from Mountain Brook as a high-motor defender with 157 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 5 sacks as a senior, plus strong academic and leadership credentials. At 6-1, 217, he fits as a disciplined, team-first fit who could appeal to staffs valuing effort, intelligence and special-teams potential.
