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All-SEC, Walter Camp All-American linebacker announces he will return to Auburn

Fansided | December 17, 2025

As a sophomore, Atkins record 17 tackles for a loss and nine sacks as one of the Tigers' key defenders.

Auburn Tigers linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn Tigers 27-20. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Alex Golesh and DJ Durkin have their best defensive player coming back for another year on the Plains.

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