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Video: Illinois transfer T.J. Neal answers Auburn questions
By Nick Cole
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Auburn is patiently awaiting the arrival of graduate transfer LB T.J. Neal.
The former Illinois linebacker recorded 109 tackles last season and will be eligible to contribute for the Tigers this fall after receiving admission to Auburn’s graduate school.
He just has to– you know– graduate from Illinois at the end of this school semester before he can load the car up and drive south.
With 244 career tackles through three seasons, Neal has the potential to be a plug-and-play tackler for new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele in the fall.
Auburn fans are right to be excited.
SEC Country recently visited Neal at his home in Illinois and conducted a Periscope chat during the NFL Draft, which allowed Auburn fans to ask him all the tough questions.
Here’s a recording of the chat, which included his plans for arrival at Auburn, why he chose Auburn and his plans for assimilation once he becomes a part of the team:
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
