Robenson Therezie not listed on depth chart

AUBURN – It's unlikely Robenson Therezie will play in Auburn's season opener, if not beyond, as the Tigers' reigning Defensive Player of the Year is not listed on the initial two-deep depth chart.

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said there wasn't an update on Therezie's status, though only Justin Garrett and freshman Nick Ruffin are listed at "star" safety on the depth chart he released Tuesday.

"We just didn't feel like we needed to put him on there right now until it is resolved," Malzahn said.

During his appearance on the Tiger Talk radio program on Monday, Malzahn called Garrett the "main guy" at the hybrid position, with T.J. Davis also playing well.

Therezie, who is the only player to start a game for Auburn last season not to be available for interviews this month, had 57 tackles with a team-high four interceptions last season.

Ruffin, a 6-foot 174 pound true freshman, has managed to put himself in position to play despite a diminutive size for the position.

"Nick has really stood out and done an outstanding job on the defensive side," Malzahn said. "We've had a lot of scrimmages with the young guys emphasis, and he stood out and did a very good job in all of those."

When Ruffin made the move to "star" early in fall camp, it was mainly at the dime position.

Whether Ruffin will be called upon against run-heavy Arkansas' running attack remains to be seen.