Riddick Back, Auburn LB Corps Ready | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s linebacker corps is poised for a breakout season with the full return of star junior Demarcus Riddick, who’s back to peak form after a shoulder injury derailed his 2025 campaign. Once an All-SEC Freshman and special teams standout in 2024, Riddick’s confidence and elite potential are electrifying the defense under new head coach Alex Golesh. With veteran Xavier Atkins ready to lead and promising sophomores Elijah Melendez and Bryce Deas stepping up, Auburn boasts unprecedented depth and talent at linebacker — setting the stage for one of the most formidable units in the SEC. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f153f2919202ae9