Ht/Wt
6'
3"
|
230 lbs.
Class
Redshirt Medical Redshirt
Hometown
Martinez,
California
Last School
Diablo Valley Junior College
Roster Years
2009-2010
Personal
- Grandfather, Chick Atkinson, was BYUs head coach from 1949-55
- Father, Dave (1971-73), is still the Cougars record holder for career interceptions (20), interceptions in season (9, tied) and interceptions in a game (3, tied)
Other College
- Led Diablo Valley with 70 tackles in 10 games in 2008
- Ranked second on the team with six sacks, helping Diablo Valley rank No. 5 in sacks in the Northern California Football Association
- A consistent threat to get to the quarterback, Atkinson also recorded five sacks as a freshman in 2007 while leading the team with five quarterback hurries
- Also ranked second on the team in 2008 with nine tackles for loss, along with three pass breakups and one fumble recovery
Stats
| Year | GP | GS | SOLO | AST | TOTAL | TFL/YDS | SACKS/YDS | PBU | QBH | FR | FF | BLK/K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13 | - | 5 | 2 | 7 | -- | - | - | - | - | 1 | -- |
| TOTAL | 13 | - | 5 | 2 | 7 | -- | - | - | - | - | 1 | -- |
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
Sophmore Year
Junior Year
2009
- Earned letterman honors as a junior
- Saw action in all 13 games on the season
- Contributor on special teams
- Recorded seven tackles, including five solo
- Forced a fumble in BYU's win at Tulane
Senior Year
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2010
Sat out the season due to injury that ended his career
Medical Redshirt Year
2010
Sat out the season due to injury that ended his career