Auburn senior tight end Rivaldo Fairweather continued a second-straight stellar season on the Plains with a a pair of catches last Saturday against UL Monroe. The 22-year-old Tiger reportedly has kept the good times rolling into the week, as he accepted his invitation to participate in the ‘East-West Shrine Bowl’ on Thursday morning.
The event, which will take place on January 30 of next year, will be the 100th annual bowl showcasing some of the best talents in college football. Fairweather is the 30th Auburn football player to take part in the longest running “All-Star Game” in the sport. Last season, offensive lineman Gunner Britton and defensive tackle Justin Rogers represented Auburn in the event. Fairweather is also the first Auburn tight end to receive an invitation to the game since Cooper Wallace played in the game in 2006.
While the talented tight end has taken a step back from his production a season ago, Rivaldo Fairweather has been a key cog of an Auburn offense that has put up very solid yardage statistics this season. On the season, the Lauderhill, FL native has hauled in 26 receptions for 297 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Barring an injury, Fairweather should pass the 350-yard plateau for the second straight season on the Plains, and third consecutive season of his college career.
The ‘East-West Shrine Bowl’ is scheduled to take place on January 30, 2025, from Arlington, Texas. The game will be broadcast on NFL Network as well as streamed on ‘NFL+’. Fairweather will become the first Auburn offensive skill position player to take a snap in the game since 2019, when Ryan Davis represented the Tigers.
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