Fall Camp Source: 'Jay Fair is the real deal'

Jay Fair has taken advantage of opportunities this offseason and is off to a strong start during fall camp.

The Auburn sophomore slot receiver has been seen with the first group during offensive drills in the media viewing window early in fall camp. He lined up as the starting slot receiver alongside fellow wideouts Camden Brown and Nick Mardner.

Per a source, "Jay Fair is the real deal," when I asked about his early success in fall camp. He is seemingly getting reps over Ja'Varrius Johnson and former Ohio State receiver Caleb Burton.

Fair, the Rockwall, Texas native, made it a priority to get in off-season work with Michigan State transfer quarterback Payton Thorne and appears to be in great physical shape as the grueling fall practices move on in the intense August heat.

Last season, Fair played in 10 games as a true freshman. He bought in a 23-yard catch against Ole Miss and an 11-yard catch against Western Kentucky. 

Fall camp is still in the early stages before Auburn hosts UMass to open the 2024 season but Fair is off to a strong start in a position group that potentially has the most questions on the entire Auburn roster.

Sunday was Auburn's first day in pads. On Monday, the media will hear from offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts after practice. On Tuesday, there is expected to be another media viewing window.