Jeremy Johnson has worn No. 6 throughout his high school and college career, but plans to change that this fall.

The Auburn quarterback announced Tuesday he plans on wearing No. 1 for the Tigers in 2016 to honor Fred Davis, who lost his life at age 18 in a January 2011 single-car accident. Johnson and Davis were teammates on the Carver-Montgomery 2009-10 varsity basketball squad when Johnson was a freshman and Davis was a senior.

"Many may know or not know but everyday good or bad I try to give my best and play to honor you Fred," Johnson wrote on his Instagram account. "Happy birthday Bruh I love you and miss you and I know you will continue to guide and let 2016 be our year And I plan changing my jersey number this year for you RIP FRED DAVIS #1 [?] [?] [?] "

The No. 1 jersey should be available, as the last offensive player to wear the number for the Tigers was former receiver D'haquille Williams. Defensive tackle Montravius Adams, who is returning for his senior season, has worn No. 1 since his freshman season in 2013.

Johnson was recently recognized by Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs following a rocky junior season in which he passed for 1,053 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

"Jeremy, you showed us what an Auburn man's all about," Jacobs said. "Every Saturday, regardless of what your situation was, you were the first one out of that tunnel. To me, as an Auburn man, that means more to me and these people in this room than anything you do. We appreciate you and we appreciate the way you represent Auburn University and your family."