A day after his final chemotherapy treatment, 2016 Auburn defensive tackle signee Tashawn Manning was upbeat when reached by AuburnUndercover.

“I’m all done!,” Manning said.

Manning, a 3-star recruit, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia on Thanksgiving Day last year. He began chemo that weekend, lost more than 60 pounds and admittedly got a little depressed about his situation.

At first, the treatments were difficult. Manning’s body didn’t always react well. He had several lengthy stays in the hospital.

But now … he's all smiles.

“The doctors are confident,” Manning said. “They were confident before (he finished chemo). I should be cleared up. The past couple weeks my blood count has been perfect. They think I’m done.”

According to Manning, he has spoken with both Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and assistant Scott Fountain, his area recruiter, in recent days.

“Coach Malzahn said he was proud of what I accomplished,” Manning said. “And Coach Fountain pretty much said the same thing.”

As soon as Manning left the hospital Monday, his focus shifted to Auburn.

“Man, I can’t wait to get there,” Manning said. “It’s been on my mind ever since my last procedure. That was the first thing that came up when I got home. Now we’re done with this, it’s time to get to Auburn. Let’s get started.”

Manning was one of two Auburn signees diagnosed with cancer. The other, offensive lineman Brodarious Hamm, enrolled at Auburn two weeks ago. He'll redshirt in 2016.

Manning’s plan is to enroll at Auburn in January.

“I’ve got to wait at least a week, to get my port removed — that’s the thing in my chest,” Manning said. "Once I get that out, my dad has gotten me a personal trainer. I’m going to be doing heavy lifting, trying to get back so I’m ready before I go to Auburn.”

Manning will visit Auburn for the season opener against Clemson.

With chemo in the rear view mirror, he’s excited about his future.

“I just can’t wait to set my mark when I get to Auburn,” Manning said. “I know a lot of people are saying, ‘He has cancer, he’s not going to do this.’ But when I get there, I’m going full speed, hard 24/7 every day of the week.”