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5-Star Marlon Davidson's Decision to Remain with Auburn Huge Victory for Tigers

Auburn firmed things up with 5-star defensive tackle Marlon Davidson on Wednesday morning, securing a premier playmaker for whoever inherits the Tigers' vacant defensive coordinator position.

Davidson, a 6'4", 260-pound senior at Greenville High School in Alabama, initially pledged to Auburn in September. Despite months of speculation about interest elsewhere and the recent departure of defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, he announced intentions to stick with his plan:

I Am Proud To Be A Auburn Tiger ud83dudc05ud83dudc2fud83dudd36ud83dudd37ud83cudfc8ud83dudcaf #Official #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/C1bffy9zpp

— Marlon Davidson (@marlondavidson7) December 16, 2015

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