Baraka Atkins

Baraka Atkins

No. 98, 59, 91
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1984-09-28) September 28, 1984 (age 39) Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:	Booker (Sarasota, Florida)
College:	Miami (Fla.)
NFL draft:	2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2007−2009) San Francisco 49ers (2009) Denver Broncos (2010)* Pittsburgh Steelers (2011)* Dallas Cowboys (2012)* New Orleans Saints (2013–2014)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Freshman All-American (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 29 Sacks: 2.0 Fumble recoveries: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

Baraka Atkins (born September 28, 1984) is a former

.

Atkins has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys.

Early years

Atkins attended Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida, where he played mainly strongside defensive end in high school. He was First-team Class 3A all-state selection as a senior, when he recorded 78 tackles and 25 sacks, forced four fumbles, recovered four fumbles (returned one for a touchdown). As a junior, returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, adding 79 tackles and eight sacks. He also lettered in track and basketball.

College career

At the University of Miami he split time between defensive tackle and end. He played in 49 games, starting 45 times and registered 175 tackles (84 solos), 18 sacks and 29.5 stops for loss and 52 quarterback pressures and nine pass deflections, recovered three fumbles, including one for a touchdown and caused five fumbles. In 2006 as a senior he was honorable mention All-

. He recorded 43 total tackles (22 solo), including 6.5 tackles for a loss, and five sacks and registered a team-high three forced fumbles and was responsible for 16 quarterback hurries. In 2002, he sat out the year with a redshirt season.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	40-yard dash	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m)	271 lb (123 kg)	4.69 s	33 in (0.84 m)	9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)	22 reps
All values from NFL Combine.[1][2]

Seattle Seahawks

Atkins was drafted in the fourth round of the

As a rookie in 2007, Atkins played in 12 games and made 5 tackles. In 2008, he played in 9 games and recorded his first two sacks in the NFL. On August 31, 2009, Atkins was released by Seattle for the final 53 man roster.

San Francisco 49ers

Atkins was signed by the

injured reserve

. The 49ers waived Atkins on December 22.

Denver Broncos

Atkins was signed by the Denver Broncos on January 9, 2010

Pittsburgh Steelers

Atkins was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 11, 2011. He was released during final cuts on September 4, 2011.

Dallas Cowboys

Atkins was signed to a futures contract by the Dallas Cowboys on January 11, 2012. He was released on August 31, 2012.

New Orleans Saints

Atkins was signed by the New Orleans Saints on May 13, 2013. And on August 31, 2015, He was released

References

External links

• Miami Hurricanes bio
• San Francisco 49ers bio
• Seattle Seahawks bio