Xavier Atkins Eyes Bednarik Glory | Auburn Tigers Football News

Xavier Atkins is heating up the defensive spotlight, earning a Bednarik Award watchlist spot after an explosive 2023 season with 84 tackles, 9 sacks, and multiple turnovers — all while barely playing last year. A Second Team All-America and First Team All-SEC standout, he’s poised for even greater dominance this season, with zero signs of a sophomore slump on the horizon. Opposing offenses better brace themselves — Atkins is a force to be reckoned with. 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/4ab5820d87980796