Xavier Atkins on Auburn's New Edge

0:00On March 18th, Auburn Tigers football is buzzing with change during spring practice under new head coach Alex Gilesh. He stepped in after Hugh Freeze got fire for poor results despite a roster full of top talent. Gilesh brings a fresh intensity, pushing players to earn their spots every day. Star Mimebacker Xavier Atkins shared his take after Tuesday session. He pointed out how practices now feel more structured and competitive compared to last year. No one co-s anymore, coaches demand top effort from everyone on the field. Fans have seen Auburn struggle lately, even with recruits like Duce Knight and Cam Coleman joining up. Atkins, who's on his third coach in three years, transferred from LSU where he barely played under Brian Kelly. He found his strided Auburn with defensive coordinator DJ Durkin. Last season, the 20-year-old earned all Southeast Conference First Team honors and was a semi-finalist for the Chuck Bednarek Award. He started all 12 games, racking up 60 solo tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles,

1:02and a key pick against Oklahoma. With Gilesh leading the way, Atkins sounds fired up for his third college season and the team hopes this new edge turns things around on the field.