AUBURN, Alabama — Coaches are busy grading film today.

Our partners at Pro Football Focus did their own grading following No. 6 Auburn's 42-14 victory against Louisiana-Monroe.

A staff of 300-plus experts review game film of every single team and player. The grades assigned to players are simple. Much like in academics, players are awarded grades between 0 to 100. A grade of 85 or higher is an NFL-caliber rating, while a grade between 80 to 84 is considered “very good.” Below average grades range from 50-60.

The following players' performances Saturday rank in the top 10 on offense and defense (minimum 20 snaps).

Pro Football Focus player grades

Auburn offense vs. ULM

1. RB Kerryon Johnson, 85.6 (9th)

2. OG Braden Smith, 81.5 (34)

3. WR Ryan Davis, 80.7 (57)

4. OT Prince Tega Wanogho Jr., 80.5 (70)

5. OG Marquel Harrell, 77.4 (96)

6. WR Darius Slayton, 77.1 (114)

7. C Casey Dunn, 76.4 (51)

8. FB Chandler Cox, 71.3 (80)

9. OT Austin Golson, 70.5 (184)

10. QB Jarrett Stidham, 67.5 (87)

Running back Kerryon Johnson broke nine tackles and recorded 103 yards after contact. He finished with 137 yards rushing.

broke nine tackles and recorded 103 yards after contact. He finished with 137 yards rushing. Braden Smith had the best run-blocking grade at 83.7.

Prince Tega Wanogho Jr. had the best pass-blocking grade at 83.5.

Ryan Davis caught six of seven passes in which he was targeted for a grade of 80.5.

Auburn defense vs. ULM

1. DT Derrick Brown, 91.2 (3rd)

2. CB Javaris Davis, 90.2 (7)

3. S Nick Ruffin, 88.7 (6)

4. CB Jamel Dean, 87.7 (13)

5. DT Dontavius Russell, 84.6 (30)

6. LB Deshaun Davis, 84.2 (46)

7. S Tray Matthews, 83.0 (38)

8. DE Marlon Davidson, 78.3 (68)

9. DE Nick Coe, 77.6

10. Daniel Thomas, 75.8 (115)



Three Auburn defensive backs graded in the NFL-ready/elite category in pass coverage. Nick Ruffin , who had an interception return for a touchdown, had the highest grade with a 91. Cornerback Javaris Davis graded at 90.1 and cornerback

Three Auburn defensive backs graded in the NFL-ready/elite category in pass coverage. , who had an interception return for a touchdown, had the highest grade with a 91. Cornerback graded at 90.1 and cornerback Cornerback Jamel Dean graded at 87.5. Dean forced four incomplete passes, the most by anyone on the team. He was targeted five times.

graded at 87.5. Dean forced four incomplete passes, the most by anyone on the team. He was targeted five times. Auburn sack leader Jeff Holland was obviously slowed by his undisclosed injury. He played 51 snaps and graded 83 against the run but graded at a below-average 46.7 in the pass rush.

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