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4-Star QB Dematrius Davis Commits to Auburn over LSU, Texas A&M and Va Tech

Rob Goldberg@TheRobGoldbergFeatured ColumnistMay 17, 2020

Photo credit: 247Sports

Auburn landed one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2021 class as Dematrius Davis announced his commitment to the school Sunday:

Dee @Dematrius09

Committed. https://t.co/oWOpYOr5uk

The 4-star recruit is considered the No. 6 dual-threat quarterback in the country and No. 130 player overall by 247Sports' composite rankings.

He accounted for more than 4,000 yards through the air and on the ground with 54 total touchdowns as a junior in 2019, per Sam Khan Jr. of ESPN.

Davis had previously committed to Virginia Tech but reopened his recruitment earlier this month.

The Texas native has already had an impressive high school career against quality competition:

Simone Eli @SimoneEli_TV

Who is North Shore QB, 2021 Auburn commit Dematrius Davis? Here ya go: ✔️ 2 time Class 6A/D1 state champ ✔️ 31-1 record (2019, 2018) ✔️ Soph yr: 71% completion, 3350 total yards, 49 TDs / 2 INT ✔️ Junior yr: 2672 yds passing, 1446 rushing, 54 TDs https://t.co/uLfMEk8Pql

This includes some memorable heroics for the state title:

FOX Sports Southwest @FOXSportsSW

HOLY COW!!! In one of the most amazing plays you will EVER see, @NSNationFB wins on a Hail Mary heave to the end zone! #UILonFOX https://t.co/dLF0dkDQO4

Adding his resume to his skill set, he was a highly sought-after recruit nationwide.

Davis had more than two dozen offers around the country, listing LSU, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech among his finalist before settling on Auburn.

With at least four losses in each of the last six seasons, the Tigers could use another difference-maker offensively.

Though Auburn is happy with what Bo Nix provided as a freshman, Davis could be next in line to give the SEC squad another versatile weapon at quarterback.