
Xavier Dampeer brings veteran center grit and strong hands to Auburn’s line
In the 2016 season, Xavier Dampeer was a veteran Auburn offensive lineman and the Tigers’ starting center for the first four games before a leg injury knocked him out and limited him to six appearances, so his value is in experience, toughness, and steady interior play rather than flash.[1][5][12] Auburn’s own notes described him as having quick, strong hands and excellent feet coming out of junior college, and his background as a defensive tackle turned center suggests a flexible, physical fit for teams needing an interior stabilizer.[4]