Georgia's 355-pound commitment Stephon Shivers once had a 75-yard touchdown run...as a running back
Georgia landed an important commitment on Friday, securing a verbal from Stephon Shivers. But the defensive tackle might just be a secret weapon for Georgia on offense.
The three-star defensive tackle’s verbal to Georgia adds some much-needed interior presence to their class. At 6-foot-4 and 355 pounds, Shivers is an impressive prospect with a recruiting offer list to match his frame.
Earlier in March, Shivers was offered by Texas. He also held offers from Florida, Louisville, Michigan, Purdue and Tennessee among others.
From Humboldt (Humboldt, Tennessee), Shivers takes on multiple blockers in the interior and does a nice job of not just collapsing the pocket but breaking free to make plays in the backfield.
Not surprisingly, on film he shows good strength as well as solid pad level and good footwork. His commitment gives Georgia a prospect with a very high ceiling.
But this highlight play, where Shivers took a handoff and ran for 75 yards…well, it defies any type of explanation.
Georgia just got a commitment from Stephon Shivers, a 6’5” 360 lb nose tackle.
Here’s one of his highlights.
Yes, that’s him toting the rock. pic.twitter.com/UtBYA6R3PZ
— Jon Tweets Sports (@jontweetssports) March 22, 2024
According to 247Sports, Shivers is the No. 13 player in Tennessee in this recruiting cycle. Nationally, he is the No. 39 interior defensive lineman.
He also plays varsity basketball for Humboldt.