According to the Football Writers Association of America, Atkins is the third player from Auburn to earn the weekly award, ...

Auburn Tigers linebacker Xavier Atkins is a national award winner after his good work vs. the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson and linebacker Xavier Atkins earned SEC weekly honors for their performances in the Tigers' win ...

Auburn finally earned an SEC victory this season and it was in large part because of the defense, especially sophomore linebacker Xavier Atkins. After his efforts in Auburn ‘s 33-24 victory at ...

Auburn's defense held Arkansas to 17 points led by linebacker Xavier Atkins who had yet another stellar performance in the 33 ...

Several Auburn football players were also nationally recognized for their play against Arkansas after earning conference ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/auburn as Auburn Linebacker Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the ...

Auburn has struggled mightily in SEC play, but in a favorable matchup against Arkansas, Xavier Atkins could be a big reason ...

The linebacker was named the national defense player of the week by the FWAA after his incredible day at Arkansas. For all ...

Atkins put the Tigers in position late against Texas A&M on ... "He was lights out — really, really good. And I've known Xavier from back in high school. I recruited him out of high school, and so ...

AUBURN — Through five games, Auburn football's leading tackler has a six-stop margin in that mark. He's also tied for the lead in tackles for loss, is one of two Tigers with more than two sacks and ...