James Atkins (defensive tackle)

James Hodges Atkins IV (born June 23, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Virginia Union Panthers. He playing in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans in 2003 and the San Francisco 49ers in 2004.[2] He was also signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2002 but did not play.

James Atkins
No. 96, 75
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1978-06-23) June 23, 1978 (age 46)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:Roosevelt (Roosevelt, New York)
College:Virginia Union
Undrafted:2002
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:13
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ "A long road to the NFL". The Journal News. December 1, 2003. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  2. ^ "James Atkins". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2023.