DeShawn Spencer, a 3-star wide receiver from Saraland, chose Duke over Maryland and announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Friday afternoon.
Last fall, Spencer, a former running back, led the Spartans to the Class 6A championship game.In a finals loss against Parker, he also grabbed two touchdown passes.
“Deshawn has developed into a dynamic, explosive receiver,” noted Saraland coach Jeff Kelly earlier this summer. I’m pretty enthusiastic about that receiving corps because we have some more guys that not many men know about. I am aware that defenses will make an effort to keep DeShawn out of games. As coaches, it is our responsibility to place him in positions and defenses in situations where they are unable to do so.
Spencer, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound player, caught 54 receptions for 1,037 yards and 13 touchdowns in his junior year. In addition, he ran for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
Although many view him as a slot receiver, Kelly stated, “I believe he is just as effective, if not more so, than an outside guy.” When he catches the football, several people watch him run with it. He sort of runs like a running back after catching it. He is incredibly adaptable. He will develop, grow, and gain weight. He will be one of those individuals who can do both, in my opinion.
Spencer is presently ranked as the 19th senior recruit in the state by the 247Sports composite rankings. It’s interesting that Christian Clemente of 247Sports implied this week that Auburn would consider Spencer a sleeper target.
Clemente added, “Don’t be surprised if he pops up in Auburn for a visit or two this fall, assuming he sticks to his plan to commit on the 4th and ends up somewhere else.”
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