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I remember when Pimp was singing this guy's praise before we drafted him. It looks like he was right on.
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Agility 7
Atkins' subtle agility is hidden in his short, stocky frame, but it's there.
Bull Rush 9
Fires off the line with low center of gravity and excellent body control, maximizing his momentum to crash and drive at the line of scrimmage.
Speed Rush 10
Uses his quick first step to catch blockers off-guard. He's flexible enough to dip his shoulder and slip through the line.
Run Defense 7.5
Can be disruptive in the run game, shows the ability to penetrate and make tackles. The one area where there is room for slight improvement would be his ability to stuff lanes.
Speed/Burst 8
Has a short, but quick first step that lets him get inside the frame of blockers.
Strength 9
Deceptively strong, watch Atkins use an outside rip move to stutter free of a blocker and you'll see how strong he is.
Shed Blockers 9
Uses his hands, and entire upper body, to shake free of blockers.
Read & React 8
For a second-year player, Atkins was lights out. Did a great job reading and reacting to keys in the alignment and backfield.
Tackle 8
Missed two tackles in the games we charted this year. Atkins is a solid, sound tackler.
Health 10
Didn't miss any games in 2011.
Overall 85.5
A second-year stud, Atkins has quickly surpassed his draft stock and expectations. He's a penetrator who can also stop the run. A big body who knows how to rush the passer. There's really nothing that Atkins can't do.
B/R NFL 1,000: Top 64 Defensive Tackles | Bleacher Report
excerpt~
Agility 7
Atkins' subtle agility is hidden in his short, stocky frame, but it's there.
Bull Rush 9
Fires off the line with low center of gravity and excellent body control, maximizing his momentum to crash and drive at the line of scrimmage.
Speed Rush 10
Uses his quick first step to catch blockers off-guard. He's flexible enough to dip his shoulder and slip through the line.
Run Defense 7.5
Can be disruptive in the run game, shows the ability to penetrate and make tackles. The one area where there is room for slight improvement would be his ability to stuff lanes.
Speed/Burst 8
Has a short, but quick first step that lets him get inside the frame of blockers.
Strength 9
Deceptively strong, watch Atkins use an outside rip move to stutter free of a blocker and you'll see how strong he is.
Shed Blockers 9
Uses his hands, and entire upper body, to shake free of blockers.
Read & React 8
For a second-year player, Atkins was lights out. Did a great job reading and reacting to keys in the alignment and backfield.
Tackle 8
Missed two tackles in the games we charted this year. Atkins is a solid, sound tackler.
Health 10
Didn't miss any games in 2011.
Overall 85.5
A second-year stud, Atkins has quickly surpassed his draft stock and expectations. He's a penetrator who can also stop the run. A big body who knows how to rush the passer. There's really nothing that Atkins can't do.
B/R NFL 1,000: Top 64 Defensive Tackles | Bleacher Report
