Three things to think about Auburn's new defensive coordinator

Hugh Freeze has been in the market for a new defensive coordinator. 

Ron Robers left for a position on the staff at Florida, and that left Auburn with a vacancy at a very important position. We found out late last night that DJ Durkin would be the new defensive coordinator for the Auburn Tigers. Durkin was the defensive coordinator for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M last season and led an overall solid defense. This seems to be a solid hire for the Tigers. Let's take a look at three things to think about with Durkin taking over as the DC at Auburn. 

1. Texas A&M led the SEC in sacks last season

Durkin's Texas A&M defense led the SEC with 42 sacks last season, which was also good for seventh best in all of college football. He got sacks from all over the field, including the front seven and secondary. Hopefully, Auburn is able to record more sacks than they did last season (31) in Durkin's first season on the Plains. 

2. Durkin's defense at Texas A&M stopped the run 

Last season in College Station, Coach Durkin's defense only allowed 108.8 yards per game on the ground and 3.36 yards per carry. This was good for 13th best in all of college football. The Tigers want to win in the trenches, and bringing in Durkin will help that happen on the defensive side of the football. 

3. Durkin has expertise in all defensive positions

During his long coaching career as a defensive mind Durkin has helped at nearly every position on defense. This is good as it will help him be able to coach every position on the field rather than just being an expert coaching one. 

Coach Hugh Freeze made the right hire, bringing in an experienced defensive mind who can take this Auburn defense to the next level.