Matthew Hill follows heart, commits to Auburn

Auburn held off Alabama and South Carolina to land a commitment from four-star athlete Matthew Hill. The 6-foot-1, 190 pound playmaker out of Snellville (Ga.) Brookwood was at one time a Tennessee lean early in the process, but about six months ago, Auburn became the favorite and they haven't trailed since.

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"Auburn has always been a school I liked and all that, but at first, Tennessee was my favorite," said Hill. "Once the communication picked up between Auburn and I in the spring of my junior year, Auburn really started to be the favorite.

"In my mind, I decided it was Auburn on Big Cat weekend. I went ahead and visited Alabama and South Carolina to just make sure I was not missing anything.

"I really have known for a little while now, so it feels great to be committed to Auburn now."

Hill is very familiar with Auburn. He grew up following the program, he has visited there more times than he can count and he could not be happier.

"I really just followed my heart. As my relationships got stronger with the Auburn coaches, I knew it was the school for me.

"I definitely feel at home there. I love the academics Auburn has to offer and I also feel I could compete for early playing time there.

"A lot of my family likes Auburn and a lot of us grew up big fans of Cam Newton, so this is a big moment for me and my family."

"I am feeling great right now because the recruiting process is over for me," said Hill. "It has been a long journey, but I am committed to Auburn, I can focus on my senior year and I can just relax.

"I know now that a lot of texting from coaches with slow down and I will just be able to settle in and get back to being myself."