Eighteen years after Takeo Spikes left Auburn for the NFL, the standout linebacker is set to become a graduate of the university.

Spikes re-enrolled on the Plains to finish the courses needed for his liberal arts degree, which he will receive Saturday. He shared the news on his personal Twitter account and wrote "Long time coming!!"

Spikes developed into one of the SEC's best linebackers during his time at Auburn from 1995 to 1997. He led the Tigers in tackles as a sophomore and junior. In his final season he finished with 136 stops with nine for loss, helping guide Auburn to the SEC Championship. He was named to the All-SEC first team twice.

He was selected 13th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL Draft and went on to play for the Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers in a pro career that spanned 15 years.

Check out Spikes' cap and gown below.