Position: Running back Undrafted: 2014 College: Notre Dame Weight 100 kg | Height 1.88 m Name George III Siblings Josh Atkinson | |
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Date of birth: (1992-11-29) November 29, 1992 (age 23) Role American football running back Parents George Atkinson, Michelle Martin Similar People George Atkinson, Josh Atkinson, Cierre Wood, Tommy Rees, DaVaris Daniels | ||
High school: Livermore (CA) Granada Education University of Notre Dame Place of birth: Oakland, California | ||
Video interview notre dame freshman running back george atkinson iii
George Henry Atkinson III (born November 29, 1992) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Notre Dame. He signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and has also played for Cleveland Browns.
Contents
- Video interview notre dame freshman running back george atkinson iii
- 2011 football video george atkinson iii october 25
- Early years
- College career
- Oakland Raiders
- Cleveland Browns
- Second stint with the Raiders
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Personal life
- References
2011 football video george atkinson iii october 25
Early years
Atkinson attended Granada High School in Livermore, California, where he played high school football for the Matadors. He played football and ran track. Atkinson was selected Bay Area News Group athlete of the week after a win over Amador Valley High school football team. He participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and served as captain of West team. He was selected to the all-metro first-team as a utility player in high school.
Atkinson was also a standout athlete on the school's track & field team, where he competed as a sprinter. As a sophomore in 2009, he finished third in the 100 meters (10.66s) and fourth in the 200 meters (21.46s) in the finals of the state meet, and placed second in the prelims of the 200 meters with a career-best time of 21.30 seconds,
College career
After graduating from high school, Atkinson played college football at Notre Dame. Atkinson was selected to the Freshman All-American second-team by Phil Steele and was an honorable mention All-American by SI.com as a kickoff returner.
As a Notre Dame collegiate, he joined the track & field team. He ran a personal-best time of 6.85 seconds in the 60 meters at the 2012 GVSU Big Meet, placing third in the prelims. He ran a career-best time of 10.36 seconds in the 100 meters at the 2012 Big East Championships, placing second in the prelims.
Oakland Raiders
On May 16, 2014, Atkinson signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, 2014, he was released by the team. On September 1, 2014, Atkinson re-signed with team to join practice squad. On November 29, 2014, the Raiders signed him to the active roster.
On September 5, 2015, Atkinson was waived by the Raiders. On September 7, 2015, he was signed to the Raiders' practice squad. On September 22, 2015, Atkinson was released by the Raiders. On November 17, he was re-signed to the practice squad.
On September 3, 2016, Atkinson was released by the Raiders as part of final roster cuts.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns claimed Atkinson off waivers on September 4, 2016. Atkinson made in regular season debut at running back in the Week 17 season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He would record seven rushes for 34 yards and his first career rushing touchdown in the overtime loss. On July 28, 2017, the Browns waived Atkinson.
Second stint with the Raiders
Atkinson was claimed off waivers by the Raiders on July 29, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017.
Kansas City Chiefs
Atkinson was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on September 19th, 2017.
Personal life
His twin brother, Josh, also played college football at Notre Dame. Atkinson is the son of former Oakland Raiders safety George Atkinson.