Xavier Atkins: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Xavier Atkins is a freshman LB at Auburn from Houston, TX. He is listed at 6'0", 210 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Xavier Atkins No. 193 on its 2027 board (No. 22 among linebackers): a 52% chance to be drafted, 23% to go in the top 100 picks and 1% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition; size holds it back. At LSU and Auburn (2024–26) he made 124 tackles (24.5 for loss), recorded 12 sacks and had 2 interceptions and 1 pass defended.
Team details
- School: Auburn
- Position: LB
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Hometown: Houston, TX
- Jersey: #17
- Big board: No. 193 of 2027 (No. 22 LB)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 52%
- Recruiting: 4-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Size | Minus |
| Program & competition | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auburn | 5 | 37 | 26 | 7.5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Auburn | 12 | 84 | 60 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | LSU | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2 | Southern Miss | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Florida | L | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 4 | Vanderbilt | W | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 5 | at Tennessee | L | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com