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George Atkinson is a former defensive back out of Morris Brown, selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 190th overall pick (round 7) in the 1968 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
George Atkinson Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XI)
- Second-team All-AFL (1969)
- 2× AFL All-Star (1968, 1969)
- AFL co-Defensive Rookie of the Year (1968)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries | Defensive touchdowns | Return yards | Return touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 448 | 13 | 4 | 3,140 | 3 |
Career History
- Oakland Raiders (1968–1977)
- Denver Broncos (1979)
Born: Savannah, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-0
Draft Class Context
George Atkinson was the 20th of 21 DBs selected in the 1968 draft. The 190th overall pick has been used 51 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Rex Burkhead in 2013, who played 103 games.
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