Alabama State flips Auburn commit

Jonathan Fells, an All-State running back from Carroll High School in Ozark, Alabama, was super excited about committing to Auburn in December 2018. He didn’t hold an offer but was expected to walk-on to the SEC school.

Proud and overwhelmed to say that I have committed to Auburn University To further my athletic ability and academics🐅🦅#WAREAGLE #OZARKMADE #BEATBAMA #ALLPRAISETOMOSTHIGH ✍🏾🦅😈 pic.twitter.com/A310fMqn34

— Jonathan Fells (@jonathan_fells) December 19, 2018

But the new year brought a new attitude for the 6 ft., 205 lb running back, who’s also listed as a cornerback and defensive end. After taking a visit to ASU this past weekend, he signed with the Hornets on Wednesday morning.

Welcome to Hornet Nation ➡️ @jonathan_fells

🎞️: https://t.co/VA99miBcRY#STATEofM19d #STATEofMind#MyASU #NSD2019 pic.twitter.com/4NY3rdI0qN

— Alabama State FB (@BamaStateFB) February 6, 2019

According to his Hudl profile, Fells has an outstanding combination of speed and strength, and describes himself as a fan of contact.

Anyone can run in open space 🤦🏾‍♂️‼️But where I’m from I’m RUNNING right at/ Through you #4yearsofISO #What’s a spread ??🤔

— Jonathan Fells (@jonathan_fells) December 21, 2018

Physical Skills

• 40 Yard Dash: 4.5
• Vertical: 38
• Powerball: 41
• Bench: 335
• 100 Meter Dash: 10.8
• 400 Meter Dash: 51
• Squat: 465 lbs
  
  

Congratulations to Carroll H.S. RB Jonathan Fells for being selected to The Dothan Eagle Super 12 Team! 1,648 yards rushing, Wiregrass best 183.1 YPG, 21 TD’s and 5.4 YPC! GO EAGLES!!! 🏈🦅@jonathan_fells pic.twitter.com/6l84iZ3egx

— Les Perault (@LesPerault) December 11, 2018

Fells finished the 2018 season with 1,648 yards rushing, 21 touchdowns and averaged over 183 yards per game. Fells is listed as a two star recruit by Rivals.