Shadarius Toodle is a Mobile, Alabama native who arrives at Auburn as a 6’3”, 235-pound linebacker built for the physical demands of SEC football.

A product of Cottage Hill Christian Academy under coach Carvel Jones, Toodle authored one of the most productive defensive résumés in recent Alabama prep football: 492 tackles, eight interceptions, and 12.0 sacks across his high school career. A two-time first-team All-State selection and three-time all-region honoree, he stacked weekly recognition along the way—six Optimist Club Player of the Week awards, plus Bryant Bank Player of the Week—and earned an All-American Bowl selection that reinforced his national profile. 

What separates Toodle beyond the box score is how his game translates. Evaluators describe him as physically imposing, bringing real mass on contact with body control, balance, and a high athletic ceiling—a linebacker who can play downhill, hold his ground, and project as a box presence (with flexibility to walk up and play on the edge in certain roles). 

On the recruiting trail, the rankings confirmed what the film showed: a consensus four-star prospect with top-tier in-state status (including top-250 national placement and top Alabama recognition across major services). His process also reflected competitive resolve—after twists that included a flip away and back, Toodle emphasized Auburn’s persistence and belief in keeping elite Alabama talent home.

A multi-sport athlete (basketball and track) and the younger brother of Auburn signee Shadrick Toodle Jr., Shadarius brings a blend of production, power, and poise that fits the profile of an early-impact SEC defender.