JOHN
ATKINS
#98 -
DT
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
320 lbs
Experience
2
years
Debut
Sep 13, 2020
Born
Dec 21, 1992
(31 yrs)
Hometown
Thomson, Georgia
Signed
Signed by New England in 2018.
College
Georgia
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-08-15 |
Waived by the Atlanta Falcons.
|
| 2021-08-03 |
Activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Atlanta Falcons.
|
| 2021-07-27 |
Placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Atlanta Falcons.
|
| 2021-06-17 |
Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Falcons.
|
| 2021-06-03 |
Waived by the Detroit Lions.
|
Scouting Report
Brings the bulk to line up as a 3-4 D-lineman and draw double teams. He's blessed with very long arms, helping him win in-close battles on the line. Doesn't have the massive hands needed to manhandle many opponents. Slow-footed and limited making plays out in space. Really struggles to get an explosive step off the snap. Agility and footwork are not strengths. Lacks ideal quickness overall.
Long Range Potential: Rotational defensive lineman.
