Lions Add Former Auburn Running Back Shaun Shivers, Release Antonio Williams

Published on June 27, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release

(Vancouver) - The BC Lions today announced the addition of American running back Shaun Shivers to the practice roster.

In addition, the squad has released American running back Antonio Williams.

Shivers (5'7, 185 lbs)- attended rookie mini-camp with the Seattle Seahawks in May after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native suited up in 43 games at Auburn from 2018-21, racking up 1,020 yards and eight touchdowns on 201 total carries and adding 38 receptions for 211 yards and one major.

As a freshman, Shivers helped the Tigers take down Purdue in the Music City Bowl while rushing for 33 yards in the 63-14 victory.

He then transferred to Indiana for his senior year and would rush 592 yards and six touchdowns on 143 total carries while hauling in 22 receptions for 128 yards and one major across 12 games.

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