Steve Atkins (born June 22, 1956) is a former running back in the National Football League (NFL).

Steve Atkins
No. 32, 38
Date of birth (1956-06-22) June 22, 1956 (age 67)
Place of birthSpotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
US collegeMaryland
NFL draft1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44
Career history
As player
1979–1981Green Bay Packers
1981Philadelphia Eagles

Early life edit

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

Football career edit

Atkins played at the collegiate level at the University of Maryland, College Park.[citation needed]

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

See also edit

References edit

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