Beau Atkinson
 Atkinson with North Carolina in 2024 | |
| North Carolina Tar Heels – No. 12 | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Leesville Road (Raleigh, North Carolina) |
Beau Atkinson is an American college football defensive end for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Early life
[edit]Atkinson attended Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Appalachian State, Miami, Michigan, NC State, North Carolina, Penn State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.[1][2] Ultimately, Atkinson committed to play college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.[3][4]
College career
[edit]During his first two collegiate seasons in 2022 and 2023, Atkinson appeared in 13 games and notched 19 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, three and a half sacks, and a forced fumble.[5][6][7] In week ten of the 2024 season, he had a breakout game notching four and a half tackles for a loss, and three and a half sacks, as he helped the Tar Heels beat Florida State.[8] For his performance, Atkinson was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) defensive lineman of the week.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Fowler, Chapel (16 March 2021). "How N.C. State target and Leesville Road DE Beau Atkinson used an extended break between seasons to his advantage". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Fowler, Chapel (17 June 2021). "Four-star edge Beau Atkinson commits to UNC football. How can he help the Tar Heels?". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Fowler, Chapel (20 August 2021). "UNC football recruit Beau Atkinson has big dreams for his senior year. How far can he take Leesville Road?". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Jones, Andrew (16 June 2021). "4-Star DE Beau Atkinson Commits To Carolina". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Beau Atkinson". North Carolina University Athletics. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Chip. "Why North Carolina edge rusher Beau Atkinson could have a breakout season". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Jones, Andrew (4 August 2024). "Fall Camp Report: Atkinson on Mobility; Attack-Minded D, Roomies and More". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Aidan (2 November 2024). "Beau Atkinson sets career high, leads UNC defensive line in domination of Florida State". Tar Heels Wire. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Koh, Michael (4 November 2024). "UNC's Omarion Hampton, Beau Atkinson Named ACC Players of the Week". ChapelBoro.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.