--DT Sen'Derrick Marks has started 26 straight games and makes the move back inside from end to tackle this season. Marks recorded 43 tackles last season, including nine behind the line of scrimmage and enters his junior year as a legitimate all-conference candidate.

--CB Jerraud Powers had 63 tackles, four interceptions and five pass deflections last season and continued to improve in the spring. With Patrick Lee and Jonathan Wilhite moving on to the NFL, Powers becomes Auburn's No. 1 corner.

SPRING MOVERS

QB Kodi Burns -- Burns struggled to pass effectively as a true freshman and during the first two weeks of the spring before offensive line coach Hugh Nall showed new offensive coordinator Tony Franklin a copy of Burns' high school film. Burns had been a productive passer in high school but had lost confidence and developed some fundamental flaws. By the end of the spring, Burns was back on track as a passer.

WR James Swinton -- Swinton has played a limited role as a backup throughout his college career but took a big step in his final spring. He brings the kind of quickness and speed Auburn needs on the outside.

LB Craig Stevens -- The competition is thick at linebacker and Stevens, a sophomore, emerged as the No. 1 strongside linebacker after a good spring.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"In this new offense we are running, he uses his athletic ability. The problem he was having was throwing the ball well consistently. He has a great work ethic. His high school coaches did a good job. He's really gotten better. I don't know if he's going to be the starter, but he's going to play a lot. It's going to be a battle. I like his leadership. He's been here a year, but it seems like a lot longer. He's been a big part of our team so far and he's going to be a huge part of it the next few years." -- Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville, on sophomore quarterback Kodi Burns.

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