By JOE MCADORY
It was his first catch at the college level, but it is already legend at Auburn. Kyle Davis’ one-handed snatch out of the sky — while contorted and double-teamed — on Sept. 10 against Arkansas State drew comparisons to Giants’ star wide receiver Odell Beckham.
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