Texas junior considering CU's offer

After the Texas Bowl concluded on Dec. 29, Darrin Chiaverini did not waste any time in shifting focus to his new gig with his alma mater. The Buffaloes' new co-offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator was involved in Sheriron Jones' decision to transfer to Colorado and Junior College wide receiver prospect Ronnie Turner is currently leaning towards committing to the Buffs partly because of Chiaverini.

Chiaverini has also extended a scholarship offer to Lewisville (Texas) High standout Tyrell Shavers, who is already ranked as the 61st best wide receiver prospect from the Class of 2017. He also ranks as the 62nd best recruit in Texas for next cycle.

“Coach Chiaverini told me he is getting ready to help turn things around at Colorado and he wants me to be part of it,” Shavers, a big 6-foot-6, 200-pound target, told BuffStampede.com on Sunday evening. “I like Colorado. I think Coach Chiaverini is really going to help get things turned around there. I am definitely going to look into it.”

Shavers has other early offers from Iowa, Texas Tech and SMU. He has also been drawing interest from Oklahoma State, Texas, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Washington.

"I loved Oregon when I was growing up but I am really open right now. I don't have any recruiting favorites at this stage," Shavers said. "I haven't even thought about visits."

Shavers admits, though, he'd like to make a decision by the early part of the summer.

"Early playing time is something that would interest me," he said when asked what he will be looking for in a college. "I obviously need to like the coaches, too. The coaches that are showing the most interest, and really take care of me, will get my attention."

A unanimous first-team all-district selection as a junior, Shavers had 800 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns. He considers his ability to go up and get the ball to be his best attribute as a receiver. His father Tyrone Shavers played briefly in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns after his college career at Lamar University.

"I talk football with my dad almost every day. We talk about what I can do to become a better player," Tyrell said. "As far as recruiting, he is telling me to stay humble about it."

Shavers also excels as a pitcher. He has an offer from Texas Tech for baseball.