AUBURN, Ala. – Three Auburn newcomers, kicker Alex McPherson, offensive lineman Connor Lew and defensive lineman Keldric Faulk, have been named to the Freshman All-SEC Team, the Southeastern Conference announced Thursday.
McPherson, a redshirt freshman from Fort Payne, Alabama, earned honors in two spots, place kicker and kickoff specialist.
McPherson made every kick he attempted this season, going 13-for-13 on field goals and 39-for-39 on extra points.
A Lou Groza Award semifinalist, McPherson broke Daniel Carlson's Auburn's record by kicking 17 consecutive field goals, extending the streak to 19 heading into the TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Dec. 30. He totaled 33 touchbacks among his 63 kickoffs.
McPherson also earned Freshman Kicker of the year and First Team Freshman All-America honors from College Football Network.
Connor Lew
Lew, the Freshman All-SEC Team center, started Auburn's last five regular season games, helping the Tigers win three consecutive SEC games in his first three starts.
A true freshman from Kennesaw, Georgia, Lew earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after his first career start in Auburn's 27-13 win over Mississippi State, in which Auburn totaled 416 yards of total offense including 186 yards rushing while not allowing a sack.
Faulk, a true freshman from Highland Home, Alabama, started Auburn's last seven regular season games. He recorded 32 tackles, including 18 solos and 2.5 tackles for loss.
Keldric Faulk
Jeff Shearer is a Senior Writer at AuburnTigers.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jeff_shearer
