BREAKING: LSU transfer LB Xavier Atkins commits to Auburn
LSU transfer linebacker Xavier Atkins has committed to Auburn.
Atkins, who has three years of eligibility remaining, announced his decision on social media. His announcement comes after he took an official visit to Auburn.
“The visit was great,” he said. “They showed me everything I needed to see. The community here, the people were great. It was awesome.”
Atkins spent a lot of time meeting with Auburn defensive coordinator/linebackers coach D.J. Durkin. The two already had a relationship.
“We go way back from him being at Texas A&M,” Atkins said. “He recruited me hard at A&M. He’s my dog and is one of the biggest factors as to why I’m here.
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“(He talked about) the way he could develop me as a linebacker, the people he has developed, his pedigree, his background. That was an eye-opener.”
Atkins ‘at home’ at Auburn
He is the first transfer linebacker to commit to the Tigers this offseason.
“The people. It’s in the SEC,” he said. “You have a good support system here. You have great coaches and everything you need to be successful.
“Auburn feels great. I feel at home here.”
In seven games his freshman season, Atkins recorded three tackles.
Atkins LSU Bio
A 4-star linebacker prospect from Summer Creek High School in Humble, Texas … Originally from Jonesboro, La. … Moved to Houston in early 2023 … Listed as the nation’s No. 26 linebacker prospect and No. 49 overall in the state of Texas … Ranked as high as the nation’s No. 10 linebacker by Rivals … Finalists for the 2024 Mr. Texas Football … Helped team to a 14-2 record and a berth in the UIL Texas Class 6A Division II Championship Game as a senior …. Racked up 102 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles … Played first three years of high school football at Jonesboro-Hodge High School in north Louisiana … As a sophomore, had 218 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks in 13 games … Coached by Kenny Harrison.
