Overview

• Through five games, the sophomore leads Auburn in tackles with 29 and has added three sacks, a forced fumble and an interception.
• Against Texas A&M, he posted a career-high 10 tackles with a sack, a forced fumble and a 72-yard interception return that set up Auburn’s only touchdown in a 16-10 loss.
• Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin said he expected this level of play based on fall camp and his long familiarity from recruiting Atkins in high school.
• Atkins transferred from LSU after seeing just 31 snaps last season, seizing a major role in Auburn’s rebuilt linebacker group.
• His Week 5 performance earned a spot on On3’s transfer impact list, and Pro Football Focus credits him with seven quarterback pressures, tied for third on the team.