# Xavier Atkins Rising Star at Auburn

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Podcast: [Auburn Tigers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auburn-tigers-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472812)
Published: 2026-06-05T01:43:15+00:00
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## Resource

Xavier Atkins is exploding onto the national scene as Auburn’s breakout linebacker, earning top non-quarterback playmaker honors from ESPN and dominating the field with 1.42 sacks per game last season. After a quiet freshman year at LSU, he transformed under DJ Durkin’s system, earning Second Team All-America, First Team All-SEC, and even a Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalist nod. Now, with new head coach Alex Golesh leading the charge, Atkins is poised to anchor a revamped defense and could be a prime NFL Draft prospect — proving that talent, the right system, and leadership can turn a player into a star. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9a023295d84de7e3

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