AUBURN, Ala. – The Auburn football program, always looking to stay ahead of the competition, has brought in the Seeker this summer to help with on-field training.
The Seeker, developed and produced by Monarc, is the world's first robotic quarterback. With endless game-like passes, punts and kicks, it generates unlimited practice opportunities and enables players to get the reps they need on offense, defense and special teams.
"Every single detail matters within our program. The players know this and understand it. The Seeker from Monarc is another tool they can use to work on those details as a group or even individually," said Associate Athletic Director and Auburn Football Chief of Staff Brad Larrondo.
Created to satisfy player's demands for high-volume reps, the Seeker is the world's first technology that allows footballs to be thrown to receivers without the help of someone continually feeding the machine. In addition, the machine possesses the capability to track athletes' positions on the field to throw the ball at a specific speed, at a specific location on the field and at a specific position on the player's body.
The speed is adjustable but can reach as high as 75 mph for punt and kickoff work.
"The precision placement of the ball, trajectory, distance and ability to place the ball in sweet spots needing work is unlike anything else," added Larrondo. "There is a function for this device that can help our players with their reps whether on offense, defense or special teams."
The Seeker has a user-friendly touchscreen interface along with a six-ball magazine that allows you to throw, punt or kick up to six balls in twelve seconds with pinpoint accuracy, eliminating wasted reps while drastically increasing practice efficiency.
Auburn will open the 2022 season at home against Mercer on Sept. 3. A limited number of General Public Season Tickets and 7-Game Eagles Nest Packs are on sale now.
