In-state standout commits to AU, dream becomes a reality

AUBURN | Auburn has picked up a commitment from one of the state's top defensive players.

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Decatur's Josh Marsh received an offer from Auburn on Friday and immediately accepted it.

"I committed," Marsh said. "It's a dream come true."

Marsh earned the offer after an impressive performance at Auburn's half-day camp. He ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and was a standout in 1-on-1 drills.

Following the camp, Marsh met with Auburn coach Gus Malzahn.

"One of the assistants told me that we were going up to Coach Malzahn's office," Marsh said. "We talked for a little bit and then Coach Malzahn said they wanted to offer me a scholarship."

It didn't take Marsh long to accept it.

"I said, 'Well, OK. I want to commit,'" Marsh said. "I've been dreaming of that since I was three years old. I've been wanting to play for Auburn since I was 3."

Marsh plays linebacker for Decatur, but is being recruited to Auburn to play the Star position.

"It doesn't matter to me," Marsh said. "They just said they want me as an athlete on defense."

Marsh, who checked in Friday at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, chose Auburn over several offers, including Colorado State, Memphis and Louisville, among others.

"I'm mindblown," Marsh said. "It's truly a dream come true."

Marsh is Auburn's ninth commitment in the 2018 class and second of the day. Junior wide receiver George Pickens also committed to Auburn.