Linebacker

Xavier Atkins hoping for another record breaking season

4 days ago by Jay Douglas

The All-American linebacker is looking to add more tackles and wins to his repertoire this year. He talked about some of the strengths of Auburn's defense ahead of Saturday's game against Baylor

Mobile Insider: Five-star DB high on Auburn, elite edge has Tigers in Top 4

5 days ago by Ryan Bartow

Auburn Undercover continued its instate blitz hitting eight schools in the always stacked Mobile region. Check out the four-star juice and recruiting scoop.

Instate LB drawing Auburn interest

6 days ago by Ryan Bartow

Linebacker Terran Gaines (Parker/Birmingham, Ala.) holds an offer from FSU. There’s a host of other Power 4 programs showing interest including Auburn.

Auburn LB Bryce Deas cross-training at four positions

15 days ago by Jay Douglas

The sophomore told Auburn Undercover he has been getting reps at four different positions. Deas takes us in depth to what he's learned as the countdown to week one continues

Five-star Nehemiah McCray has Alabama, Auburn, Florida in Top 3

18 days ago by Ryan Bartow

Ranked as the No. 1 junior in Alabama, Nehemiah McCray is going to make some lucky program very happy in the years to come. The five-star recruit breaks down his top schools and much more.

Four-star linebacker says Auburn's Xavier Atkins is his favorite player

29 days ago by Ryan Bartow

Chris Sanon racked up 22 sacks last fall. But when he flips on the TV Saturdays he’s focused on his favorite player: Auburn All-SEC linebacker Xavier Atkins.

Xavier Atkins embracing role as leader of Auburn's defense

1 mo ago by Jay Douglas

Linebacker Xavier Atkins spoke with the media after day one of Auburn football's preseason camp. He talks about the offseason and the position group in 2026

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VIDEO: Auburn football's Day 1 of preseason camp

1 mo ago by Jay Douglas

Auburn Undercover got the opportunity to view the first three periods of Auburn football's first day of preseason camp.

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Audio: Linebackers preview

1 mo ago by Jay Douglas

The linebacker position is usually seen as the leader of the defense. Find out which guys will look to take on that role this year.

Linebackers Preview

1 mo ago by Jay Douglas

It's time to look at this year's linebacking core. Which players will emerge as leaders and which ones will have breakout seasons?