Xavier Atkins Anchors Auburn's Defense

Auburn’s biggest offseason win? Keeping Xavier Atkins, the SEC’s top solo tackler last year with 60 stops and 17 tackles for loss. At just 6’1” and 210 lbs, he’s a lightning-fast linebacker already earning national buzz as a top non-quarterback playmaker. With key defenders like Crawford and Faulk gone, Atkins is now the anchor of a revamped defense — leading the charge, mentoring new pass rushers, and aiming to pressure QBs like no one else. The season opener against Baylor in Atlanta will be the ultimate test for this new-look unit and its star leader. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/bb5af643537568d1