For the second time in his football career, former Emerald star Luke Deal had a hopeful season cut short by injury.

Deal caught on with the Lions in May after trying out during the team's rookie minicamp, but an injury suffered early in training camp has now cost him his roster spot. He now must meet the terms of ...

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Christopher James Deal, born Aug. 14, bears the name of Luke’s dad, Chris Deal, who died In June 2022 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, two months after Luke and Ansley’s wedding.

So that's what we're to drive here," Deal insisted. When Deal's stay is finally over at Auburn he will have played in excess of 60+ games as a Tiger - an outstanding stand alone achievement in itself.

Luke Deal was in high demand when it was Auburn's turn in Nashville for SEC Media Days and was excited to talk about the men who share his position room. "Our room's very deep," Deal said.

Deal said that starts with the foundation that has been build in the last 12 months by Freeze and this staff. “It’s strong enough that I’m coming back for a sixth year,” he said.

Auburn fans will get to watch Luke Deal for one more season. In his show with Auburn Undercover, The Real Deal, he announced that he will return for another season in Hugh Freeze's offense.

Auburn tight end Luke Deal responds to questions during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) ...

Auburn signee Luke Deal is out with a torn ACL that he suffered in the team’s bowl practices, per a source with knowledge of the injury. The news was first reported by 247Sports.

Auburn Tigers tight end Luke Deal will enter his sixth college campaign with even more responsibility resting upon his sage old shoulders. The 6'5 and 259-pound tight end has seen three head ...