Cassanova McKinzy will return for his senior season at Auburn, AuburnUndercover first reported on Tuesday afternoon.

McKinzy confirmed the news on Twitter later.

The auburn family means to much to me to not take advantage of the time I have here. I'm looking forward to helping us build the best — Cassanova McKinzy 30 (@McKinzy30) January 6, 2015



McKinzy has played both middle and outside linebacker while at Auburn, and will play multiple positions in Will Muschamp's defense, looking to elevate McKinzy's draft stock.

McKinzy led Auburn in tackles in 2013 with 75, and was second on the team in 2014 with 91 tackles.

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