Atkins is an elusive speedster who makes defenses pay when he hits the outside. He is a smooth runner who finds space and uses his agility to get by defenders and get big chunks on yards. Atkins also happens to be an excellent weapon catching the ball out of the backfield. He has strong, reliable hands, runs clean routes, and is a mismatch whenever he leaves the backfield. Atkins finished his junior season with 1,292 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 114 carries, and added 440 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns on 27 catches to the stat line. The Rice commit showed out and we expect to see more if not the same for the upcoming season.

Atkins has a stout, powerful frame, he plays with excellent pad level and he is a homerun threat who can strike like lighting, with deadly intentions. He has great vision, he has superb balance, which allows him to keep his shoulders square in the hole at the point of attack. Taji runs with power between the tackles, he has the short area quickness to elude defenders in the open field and his explosive burst combined with sprinter speed makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses. Atkins has the skill set that college programs covet and his double digit offer sheet includes, Tulsa, Utah State, San Diego State, Sam Houston State, Texas State and North Texas. Taji is a franchise back who will have a chance to play early at the next level wherever he calls home in 2024.

When It’s All Said And Done I Will Be One Of The Greatest 🙏🏿🧎🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/1UfkS8qSfx

— Taji “PrimeTime” Atkins (@TheTajiAtkins) December 30, 2022