In-state WR DeShawn Spencer signs with Auburn

No less than 24 hours after flipping his commitment from Duke to Auburn, DeShawn Spencer signed with Auburn. The Saraland, Ala., native is officially part of the Tigers’ 2026 class, signing on Wednesday.

THE SPENCER FILE

Position: Wide receiver

Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds

Hometown (HS): Saraland, Ala. (Saraland)

On3 Industry Ranking: (87.40) No. 717 overall, No. 112 wide receiver and No. 25 player in Alabama.

Commitment Date: Dec. 2, 2025

Chose Auburn over: Duke

Time of enrollment: January

Notable: Spencer flipped his commitment from Duke to Auburn after spending nearly five months pledged to Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils. He made his decision to flip shortly after attending the Iron Bowl, even before Auburn announced Alex Golesh as the next head coach. Playing in his home state was an important factor in the decision.

Quotes: “When picking a college, you have to pick the school,” Spencer said. “You have to really like the school for the school. Plus, it’s in state and not too far from my parents. That’s so special to me. Being able to put on for my home state is a dream that I had ever since I was a little kid. Being actually able to live out that dream is something I don’t take for granted.”

“It was great,” he said of Golesh being hired at Auburn. “100 percent, no doubt in my mind that he can turn this whole thing around. I’m excited I get to be a part of what he is building at Auburn.”

Pink’s Analysis

Spencer is a smaller-body receiver with the ability to make explosive plays. Spencer can work his way open more times than not with his speed and change of direction. It is fairly effortless. It is easy to make comparisons to Auburn receiver Eric Singleton. Both are quick-cutters, both can create separation in short areas of the field, and both have good hands.

Spencer had a drop or two when seeing him in person, but has been mostly solid with his hands in other viewings. He has a knack for making the tough catches, much like Singleton has done for Auburn this season. He is good with the ball in his hands, but better without it. He will make his money with his route running. He’s found the right fit, too.

Spencer turned several heads during the Under Armour camp series, making talented defensive backs fall down while trying to stay with him. He was the MVP of camp full of four and five star skill players.

His fit in the offense is simple. Auburn, under Alex Golesh, will put him out wide and in the slot in order to find mismatches–guys who can’t run with him. He will have space to get open and it will bode well for his ability.