Top Auburn’s dangerous young prospect commit says he promised his mom it’s Auburn forever until his very last
Top Auburn’s Dangerous Young Prospect Commit Says He Promised His Mom: “It’s Auburn Forever Until My Very Last”
The crisp December air swirled around Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium as reporters gathered to meet the Tigers’ latest commitment, Jamari Hayes. The five-star dual-threat quarterback from Birmingham had captured national attention with his electric playmaking abilities and unshakable composure on the field. But it was his emotional pledge to Auburn that resonated beyond the sport.
Dressed in an Auburn-blue hoodie, Jamari stood at the podium with a wide smile. His mother, Shavonda Hayes, sat beside him, holding a tissue and beaming with pride. Cameras flashed as Jamari adjusted the microphone.
“First, I want to thank God, my family, my coaches, and everyone who’s been with me on this journey,” he began. “Today, I officially commit to Auburn University.”
The crowd erupted, but it was what came next that silenced the room and left an indelible mark.
“My mom is my hero,” Jamari said, his voice trembling. “She sacrificed so much for me to chase my dreams. She worked double shifts, stayed up late helping me study, and never let me doubt myself. When I was a kid, I promised her that wherever I went, it would be a place that made her proud—a place that felt like family.”
Jamari paused, his eyes welling with tears. “Auburn is that place. And Mom, I told you when I was eight years old: ‘It’s Auburn forever until my very last.’ I meant every word.”
The room was quiet, save for Shavonda’s muffled sobs. The raw sincerity of Jamari’s promise struck a chord. Reporters abandoned their scripted questions to ask about his bond with his mother, and his story quickly became a viral sensation.
In the weeks that followed, Jamari’s commitment galvanized Auburn’s fanbase. The phrase “Auburn forever until my very last” appeared on T-shirts, posters, and even hashtags on social media. Fans admired his loyalty, while recruits across the nation praised his authenticity.
For Jamari, it was never about the attention. It was about fulfilling a promise he made to the woman who never stopped believing in him. On signing day, he walked into his high school gym wearing an Auburn cap, holding his mother’s hand, ready to begin the next chapter of his journey.
“It’s not just football,” Jamari later told a reporter. “It’s family. And at Aubur
n, that’s forever.”