DeShawn Spencer’s rise has become one of the more encouraging developments for Auburn’s offense this fall.
The true freshman wide receiver, who first turned heads during spring practices, has steadily carved out a bigger role as the season has gone on. His usage has climbed week by week, and his latest outing at Ole Miss was his most productive yet. Spencer hauled in 4 passes for 62 yards, giving him 8 receptions for 103 yards over his last two games.
That kind of growth hasn’t gone unnoticed by Auburn coach Joel Gordon, who pointed to Spencer’s consistency and work ethic as the reason he keeps earning more snaps.
“He's been as consistent as anybody in that room since we've been here, and that's saying a lot for a young guy,” Gordon said. “He's had some bumps, in-game struggles at times.
Which, if you're struggling in a game or here or there, the next guy is probably going to get a chance to play. For him it has been his ability to keep fighting and practicing hard.
He messed up a couple of times in games, as most of our players have done.
“He keeps earning more opportunities to get on the field because of how he practices and because of who he is as a person. He's a reliable guy.
It hasn't all been perfect for him. He would be the first to tell you that, but we know who he is.
He's consistent and works his butt off. When he earns that in practice we're going to keep putting him out there.
He had some nice reps on Saturday for us. That will only keep getting better and better.
The sky is the limit for him.”
For Auburn, Spencer’s emergence has been built on repetition, reliability and a steady climb rather than a sudden breakout. He’s kept stacking positive moments, and the Tigers have kept rewarding him with more chances.
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