Dimitry Nicolas shares why he picked Auburn after his first game of the season

The Auburn Tigers added more size to the defensive line on Friday after Dimirty Nicolas committed to the program.

Nicolas explained why he picked Auburn after leading Norland to a 48-34 win over Lakeland.

“Just the camaraderie, the coaching staff, everybody over there," He said. "They treated me more like family than a player. I like that. I want to be with that for the next three to four years of my career.”

He also appreciated that the staff was upfront with how they plan to use him at the next level.

“They were pushing more towards me," Nicolas said "They told me what they wanted me to do, what they wanted me to play. They kept it real with me more than the other colleges.”

The 6-foot-3, 295-pound interior defensive lineman picked Auburn over the Florida Gators and the Miami Hurricanes on Friday.

He will be playing under defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett next season on the Plains. According to Nicolas, the two of them already have a great relationship.

“He’s just a humble guy, a good guy at heart," Nicolas said of Garrett. "He’s my guy. We talk every day, after a game, after I eat, after practice.”

As far as another trip to Auburn, Nicolas said, “It’s not decided yet but I would love to take an official visit up there.”

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