Auburn QB Byrum Brown Impresses Coaches in Spring Practice

Offensive coordinator Alex Golesh says the transfer QB is on a 'different level' this offseason.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football quarterback in motion, with the player's body and the ball broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.Auburn's new quarterback Byrum Brown is pushing the offense to new heights this spring, according to coaches.Auburn Today

Auburn football offensive coordinator Alex Golesh has been impressed with the progress of quarterback Byrum Brown, a high-profile transfer, during the team's spring practice sessions. Golesh noted that the offense has taken a significant step forward in complexity compared to last season, with Brown leading the charge at a '400 level' or even '500 level' compared to the previous '300 level' system.

Why it matters

Brown's development is crucial for Auburn as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. The Tigers are hoping the talented transfer QB can elevate their offense and lead them to a stronger showing in the SEC West division.

The details

Byrum Brown joined Auburn as a transfer from another program this offseason, bringing high expectations. While the team has kept him in non-contact drills so far this spring, offensive coordinator Alex Golesh has been impressed with Brown's grasp of the new, more complex offensive system being installed.

  • Auburn is currently in the middle of its spring practice schedule, leading up to the team's annual A-Day spring game.

The players

Byrum Brown

The Auburn football team's high-profile quarterback transfer, who is expected to take over the starting job this fall.

Alex Golesh

Auburn's offensive coordinator, who has been overseeing the team's spring practice sessions and the installation of a new, more complex offensive system.

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What they’re saying

“What this offense looks like right now is drastically different than what it looked like last year, in the sense that we've gone from 300 level to 400 level and even 500 level,”

— Alex Golesh, Offensive Coordinator

What’s next

Brown will continue to participate in non-contact drills throughout the remainder of spring practice, with the team's annual A-Day spring game scheduled for April 22.

The takeaway

Auburn's new-look offense under Byrum Brown's leadership has the potential to be a significant upgrade over last season, but the team will have to wait until fall camp and the regular season to see the full extent of the transfer QB's abilities.