A four-star linebacker from Cottage Hill Christian School in Mobile is the brand-new face of the Auburn Tigers. Shadarius Toodle, the No. 3 linebacker in the nation, is seen making news after his commitment to Auburn, after which he said, “Coach Freeze is changing the program; he’s turning the program back into a national championship contender.” He then explained that Auburn’s head coach, Hugh Freeze, is preparing hard to gather the best players for the 2026 class, just like he had a big recruiting class in 2024. 

Toodle spent months considering college offers from top schools. He ultimately chose Auburn from his top ten list of Missouri, Michigan, Ohio State, LSU, Louisville, Oregon, Miami, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. He chose Auburn because he feels at home there, and his family also loves the place. This shows us how important his family is to him and how his parents and siblings are always there to support him. This gives us a real insight into his family.

The sports star Toodle Boys!

, Shadrick Toodle took to his Instagram handle and posted his son’s commitment photo.

Apart from his dad, we don’t know much about his mom, Shawanda Taylor-Toodle. On her Instagram, Shawanda Taylor-Toodle showcases her son’s accomplishments, expressing her happiness in seeing Shadarius, Shadrick Jr., and Shamar Toodle succeed in life. The eye-catching thing here is that three of them are sportsmen. The eldest Shadrick is a great athlete who visited Auburn with his brothers. Shamar Toodle, the youngest among the boys, chooses to follow in Shadarius’s footsteps, practicing hard to become a great football player like his brother. If you check their social media profiles, you’ll see how close-knit they are. Everyone appeared very happy during Shadarius’s official visit to Auburn, as they all sported Auburn’s uniform. Not just his family but Auburn’s fans are also very excited to watch him play. Moving forward to his journey till now, let’s take a look at his high school and college achievements.

Shadarius Toodle’s high school and college career

While playing for Mobile Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Toodle mostly played as a middle linebacker. He ended 2023 with 103 tackles and 10 sacks. He did a great job at shooting gaps and making big hits in the backfield. Toodle is also known for his ability to pick off passes in zone coverage. He is also kinda pro at playing on the other side of the football as well.

Here is one more thing: do you know Toodle is good at playing as a quarterback? His balance after getting hit and his ability to dodge defenders show the unique side of him when he’s not on defense. Now that he’s training with the best coaching staff, the sky’s the limit for him. As per experts, Toodle can put on more weight according to his frame and Auburn’s coaching staff will stand by him just like his family for his upcoming long-term football future. Do you know who the other players are on the list for Auburn’s 2026 class? If not, then stay connected to learn more.