"There is a standard... Our job is to uphold the standard or raise it." - DJ Durkin on the Auburn Defensive Standard Back on campus at Auburn, Takeo Spikes catches up with the Tigers' Defensive Coordinator, DJ Durkin, to break down the vision for Auburn’s defense and why this new era of Tigers' Football feels different.

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Takeo Spikes is back where it all started... with Auburn Football. In Part 2 of this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, Takeo steps inside the Auburn football locker room, reacts to seeing himself featured on a mural, and reconnects with the program that helped shape his journey. He also catches up with Defensive Coordinator DJ Durkin and shares why the energy around Auburn feels different heading into the new season, under the new head coach, Alex Golesh. Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/SME5Krz7w8g?si=63OmY4NxFGry1KlU

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Ahead of this year’s NFL Draft, Takeo Spikes takes a moment to reflect on one of the biggest nights of his life, the night he was selected with the 13th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals to play in the NFL.

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