Senior Xavier Atkins, a 4-star linebacker committed to Louisiana State University, recently secured VYPE's public school defensive player of the year award. Atkins expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting the payoff for the hard work invested during the summer and the season. Having been born and raised in Louisiana, Atkins felt welcomed by the Bulldog community in Texas and emphasized the valuable impact of the coaching staff on his career. Commending the team's achievements during the football season, including being the first Humble ISD school to compete for a state championship, Atkins looks forward to joining LSU and playing in front of his hometown crowd at Death Valley.

By the Numbers
  • Senior Xavier Atkins: 4-star linebacker committed to Louisiana State University
  • Start with the LSU team: May 25th, right after graduation
State of Play
  • Atkins has secured VYPE's public school defensive player of the year award
  • Atkins plans to join LSU and play in front of his hometown crowd at Death Valley
Bottom Line

Atkins' recognition as the defensive player of the year and his commitment to LSU mark significant milestones in his career, reflecting the culmination of dedicated effort and the anticipation of future success at the collegiate level.