UNC DL Beau Atkinson Named High School OT Defensive Player Of The Year

Posted Jun 20, 2022
Football Defensive Player of the Year: Beau Atkinson, Leesville Road. Atkinson recorded 71 tackles, including 22 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. His performance earned him a spot on the Shrine Bowl roster and on the first team of the HighSchoolOT All-State Team. Atkinson was rated a 4-star recruit in high school and is now playing on the UNC football team. (High School OT)

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