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Beau Atkinson

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Beau Atkinson
Atkinson with North Carolina in 2024
North Carolina Tar Heels – No. 12
PositionDefensive end
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
Personal information
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolLeesville Road (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Beau Atkinson is an American college football defensive end for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Early life

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Atkinson attended Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Atkinson was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels over offers from schools such as Miami, Michigan, NC State, Penn State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.[1][2]

College career

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In 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.[3][4][5] In week 10 of the 2024 season, he notched four and a half tackles for a loss, and three and a half sacks, in a win over Florida State,[6] earning Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) defensive lineman of the week honors.[7]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Beau Atkinson". North Carolina University Athletics. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  4. ^ Alexander, Chip. "Why North Carolina edge rusher Beau Atkinson could have a breakout season". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  5. ^ Jones, Andrew (4 August 2024). "Fall Camp Report: Atkinson on Mobility; Attack-Minded D, Roomies and More". Rivals.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Koh, Michael (4 November 2024). "UNC's Omarion Hampton, Beau Atkinson Named ACC Players of the Week". ChapelBoro.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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