Widely expected to become a Gator throughout his recruiting process, 4-star running back Devan Barrett stunned Florida fans on Thursday, committing instead to SEC adversary Auburn.
In an announcement on Twitter, Barrett showed himself wearing a Tigers jersey and explained his decision:
— Dev (@Devan_Barrett5) July 28, 2016
Barrett, who is heading into his senior season at Tampa Catholic, is the 17th-ranked running back in the class of 2017, per 247Sports. He's No. 222 nationally and No. 35 in the state of Florida.
For most of his recruitment, Barrett was expected to attend Florida.