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SEC Football: 10 true freshmen who’ll have instant impact in 2017

By Erich Hilkert

Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) is hit by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) is hit by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Four-star prospect Jhamon Ausbon has a legitimate shot to start right away due to the attrition the Aggies experienced this offseason at the receiver position.

Ausbon attended IMG Academy, where he was teammates with Mond. To have such a familiar target would be beneficial for a potential true freshman quarterback.

Ausbon has the size Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin looks for in his receivers at 6-foot-3 and 217 pounds. Ausbon excels with jump balls where he must go one-on-one against a cornerback.

The Aggies have Christian Kirk entrenched at wide receiver, but after Kirk, the position is wide open. Kirk Merritt is a transfer from Oregon who, along with senior Damion Ratley will compete with Ausbon for a starting role.

Ausbon originally committed to LSU before flipping his commitment to the Aggies in the fall of 2016.

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