04-07-2025
Auburn's Rayshawn Pleasant named to Walter Camp Preseason All-American Team
One Auburn's newest players, Rayshawn Pleasant, is named to Walter Camp Preseason All-American Team
One of Auburn's top transfers is being honored in the preseason. Cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant was named to the Walter Camp Preseason All-American Team. Pleasant is a transfer from Tulane, where he played from 2022-24. He was listed as a three-star transfer portal prospect when he committed to Auburn on April 23.
Last season for Tulane, Pleasant played in 13 games for a team that went 9-5 overall and 7-1 in the American Athletic Conference. He had 35 tackles for the Green Wave plus one interception. That lone interception occurred against Southeast Louisiana in a 52-0 win and resulted in a 100-yard return for a touchdown. Pleasant also excelled as a kick returner. Last season he had 13 returns for 449 yards and two touchdowns.
Pleasant picked up some accolades after his productive 2024 season. He was selected as an All-American and the All-AAC Second Team. Pleasant is joining a defensive backfield that features experienced players like Kayin Lee, Jay Crawford, and Kaleb Harris. With his ability as a returner, it would be a misstep for Auburn not to use Pleasant on special teams.
Before arriving at Tulane, he was a three-star recruit out of West Monroe, Louisiana. Pleasant was recruited as an athlete and was rated the No. 57 player in Louisiana. He only played in his freshman season against Nicholls State and Florida Atlantic in two games. His best game of 2024 was against Kansas State. In the 34-27 loss, he had seven tackles in the game.
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