Steve Atkins

Steve Atkins
No. 32, 38
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1956-06-22) June 22, 1956
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpotsylvania
CollegeMaryland
NFL draft1979: 2nd round, 44th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards488
Rushing average4
Touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steve Atkins (born June 22, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Atkins was born Steven Elwood Atkins in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.[1]

Football career

Atkins played at the collegiate level at the University of Maryland, College Park.

He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1979 NFL draft and played two seasons for the team before splitting the 1981 season with the Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles.[2]

References

  1. ^ Steve Atkins Pro Football Reference
  2. ^ Steve Atkins The Football Database