Today, we'll highlight a running back
#13 D.J. Atkins
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Position: Running Back
Height/Weight: 5'9" 160
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Hogansville, Ga.
High School: Callaway HS
Prior to Western Carolina: Listed as a two-star recruit from Rivals.com ... Versatile player that can play in the backfield or in the slot on offense, as well as in the return game on special teams ... One of the top rushers in the state of Georgia in 2016, finishing with over 2,300 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground as a junior ... Two-time All-Region team for 5-AA selection as a junior and senior ... Was tabbed as the 5-AA Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 ... First-team All-State and first team All-Region in Georgia ... Also ran track as a prep … High school coach was Pete Wiggins.
Personal: Is the son of Shameka Stubblefield and Reggie Atkins.
Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations
