Auburn’s fall camp has had its share of routine, but for veteran wide receiver Keshaun Singleton, this month’s stay at the Marriott Grand National in Opelika may have delivered something a little different: the kind of uninterrupted focus that can sharpen everything.
Players spent 13 days there during camp, part of a setup Alex Golesh said he has used every year as a head coach. For Singleton, it also meant a break from the middle-of-the-night pet duty that usually comes with life at home.
"My guy's got a dog and a cat," Golesh said. "(Walking) at 3 in the morning. Chill with the dog, chill with the cat, and just play football."
Golesh’s tone made clear just how familiar he is with Singleton. The two have known each other for five years, dating back to Golesh’s time recruiting him out of Norcross, Georgia, to USF. That long relationship has given Golesh a front-row view of Singleton’s talent - and of the standard he’s pushing him to meet.
The message from Golesh this offseason has been consistent: Singleton has the ability, but he needs the right kind of attention to unlock it. Golesh believes the receiver can be far more than just a gifted player if everything away from the field stays locked in.
"I've known Keshaun for so long," Golesh said. "He's grown up so much. For him, when his off-the-field process is right, he could be as special as anyone there is in the country."
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