Is Xavier Atkins starting?
Xavier Atkins is the projected starter at WLB for Auburn Tigers.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Summer Creek, ranked #334 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 84 tackles, 17 TFL, 9 sacks. That's 17% of the team's production at his spot and 100th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- RS SO/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | 17 | 9 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9025
- National Rank
- #334
- High School
- Summer Creek
- Hometown
- Humble, TX
Why this rating?
On a 89-rated defense; 100th-percentile production (×0.94 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WLB · Auburn Tigers
- 11791Xavier AtkinsStarter
- 2682De'marcus Riddick
- 34464Adam Balogoun-Ali
- 44261Coleman Granberry
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.