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PHOTO: Auburn football team wearing No. 31 decal to honor Jakell Mitchell

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Auburn is keeping former teammate Jakell Mitchell close to them during their Outback Bowl appearance. 

The Tigers are sporting No. 31 decals on their helmets in the matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers in honor of the slain halfback. 

Mitchell died after being shot in the chest on Dec. 14. 

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