Xavier Atkins Eyes Bednarik Glory | Auburn Tigers Football News

Xavier Atkins is heating up the preseason hype train, earning Bednarik Award watchlist status and AP All-American honors as Auburn’s defensive cornerstone — and for good reason: last year he led the SEC with 17 tackles for loss, racked up 84 tackles and 9 sacks, and delivered clutch plays like a 73-yard interception return in a tough loss to Texas A&M. With number 17 now synonymous with elite defense at Auburn, expect Atkins to dominate again — and maybe finally bring home that elusive Bednarik trophy. 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/441165fef4c0957c