Beau Atkinson
American football player (born 2004)
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Beau Atkinson (born June 16, 2004)[1] is an American college football defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Atkinson with North Carolina in 2024 | |
| No. 14 – Ohio State Buckeyes | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 16, 2004[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Leesville Road (Raleigh, North Carolina) |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
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.[2][3]
College career
North Carolina
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.[4][5][6] 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,[7] earning Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) defensive lineman of the week honors.[8]
On April 16, 2025, Atkinson entered the transfer portal.[9]
Ohio State
On April 23, 2025, Atkinson would transfer to Ohio State.[10]