Auburn received its third commitment for the 2018 recruiting class when three-star all-purpose running back Shaun Shivers (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna) announced his decision to pledge to the Tigers Wednesday evening.
“I love the atmosphere and the program,” Shivers told 247Sports. “I love the campus. Me and coach (Gus Mahlzan) have a connection. He told me how I would fit into their offense and how I would fit into their program. I’ve met the whole staff and felt the love from them.”
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Shivers (5-foot-7, 160 pounds) is listed as the nation’s No. 6 player at his position and the No. 52 prospect from the state of Florida. He picked Auburn over a myriad of offers, including competing SEC schools in Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, and South Carolina.
Boom!! War Eagle!!
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A noted track athlete, Shivers reportedly ran a hand-timed 4.28-second 40-yard dash at Georgia’s camp this summer and clocked a 10.47-second 100-meter dash and ran a 21.11-second 200-meter dash earlier this spring. In seven games as a junior this season, he’s totaled 840 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns.
“Auburn is getting my explosiveness and speed,” Shivers said. “I’ll bring speed to Auburn’s offense and be that guy.”
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
