Auburn, AL — Welcome to college football’s most unexpected headline of the week: Auburn Tigers freshman defensive lineman Jourdin “Poohpooh” Crawford reportedly rejected a $50 Walmart gift card during Auburn’s first Tiger Walk of the season — and fans are losing it.
Crawford, a highly touted recruit who flipped from Kansas to Auburn late in the cycle, is already building a legend off the field before ever taking a snap. The moment came just after Auburn’s iconic Tiger Walk, where players are greeted by roaring fans on their way into Jordan-Hare Stadium. Among the sea of cheers, signs, and cell phones, someone allegedly tried to hand Crawford a $50 Walmart card — and he coolly declined.
Why? Some say it was humility. Others say focus. One fan shouted, “He’s here to EAT quarterbacks, not spend gift cards!” And based on his intensity, they might be right.
The viral moment has sparked a wildfire of memes and reactions online, with #PoohpoohPower and #WalmartWalk trending across Auburn Twitter (or X, for the tech-savvy). One fan joked: “This man really said, ‘Keep your groceries, I’m here for greatness.’”
For context, the 6’2”, 300-pound Crawford is a force of nature on the defensive line, known for his strength, speed, and now, his selective shopping habits. He’s already gained praise from Auburn coaches in spring camp for his maturity and focus — and this latest moment only adds to the growing hype around him.
Whether it was NIL awareness, laser-sharp game day mentality, or just not wanting to carry around a gift card in shoulder pads, the move made a statement: Jourdin Crawford is locked in.
As one Auburn fan put it: “If he hits SEC quarterbacks as hard as he rejected that Walmart card, we’re going undefeated.”
#WarEagle indeed.
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