According to reports by 247 Sports in Baton Rouge, former Jonesboro-Hodge High School and current LSU football player, Xavier Atkins, has entered the transfer portal. The three time All-State linebacker, two at Jonesboro-Hodge (2021-22) and one at Summer Creek High School in Texas (2023) enters the transfer portal after appearing in seven games for LSU this past season.

Atkins, a four-star linebacker and Louisiana native, will be a key name to watch once officially in the portal with several suitors set to line up for his services. – 247 Sports

Xavier Atkins Bio

A 4-star linebacker prospect from Summer Creek High School in Humble, Texas … Originally from Jonesboro, La. … Listed as the nation’s No. 26 linebacker prospect and No. 49 overall in the state of Texas … Ranked as high as the nation’s No. 10 linebacker by Rivals … Finalists for the 2024 Mr. Texas Football … Helped team to a 14-2 record and a berth in the UIL Texas Class 6A Division II Championship Game as a senior …. Racked up 102 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles … Played first three years of high school football at Jonesboro-Hodge High School in north Louisiana … As a sophomore, had 218 tackles, 28.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks in 13 games …