Can Xavier Atkins Replicate His Havoc-Filled 2025 Season?
On3 Rivals released its highly anticipated preseason Top 100 players list for 2026, and only one Auburn Tiger made the cut—but he made a massive statement.
Linebacker Xavier "Deebo" Atkins clocks in at No. 19 overall, making him the highest-ranked pure linebacker in the entire country.
In this episode of the Auburn Express, Ike Jones dives deep into whether Atkins truly deserves the crown of the nation's best linebacker going into the 2026 season. We break down his astronomical 2025 campaign, where he exploded onto the scene to lead the SEC with 17 tackles for loss alongside 84 total tackles…
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