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Three-star recruit chooses Louisville over Auburn

Times they are a changin’.

In a move that would have been considered unprecedented just a few years ago, three-star defensive end recruit Mike Boykin has committed to the Louisville Cardinals over the Auburn Tigers.

Boykin made the announcement on social media.

Blessed to say i have officially commited to the University of Louisville #L'sup! #BirdGang! #CardNation! ud83dude4fud83dude4fud83dude4f pic.twitter.com/E7pHueUNl3

— Mike Boykin #90 ® (@mikebfeb_13) July 21, 2015

If there is one thing tthat is unfortunate about the announcement, it is that Boykin is a Class of 2016 standout from Carrollton (Ga.