Christopher Newport University

2021 -- Appeared in eight games during his fourth year as a member of the Captains ... Helped protect number one passing offense in the NJAC, averaging 232.4 yards per game with a 67.1% completion percentage ... Appeared in home games against Washington and Lee, Ferrum, Montclair State, and Salisbury ... Also played against Averett, Catholic, William Paterson, and TCNJ on the road ... 

2020 -- Saw action on the offensive line in both games for the Captains during the shortened spring season, taking the field at Salisbury and at home vs. Wesley.

2019 -- Saw action in six games during his second season in Newport News ... Appeared against nationally-ranked North Central at home while also seeing action against William Paterson and TCNJ at TowneBank Stadium ... Played at Kean, Montclair State, and Salisbury

2018 -- Appeared on the offensive line in six of nine games during his first year with the Captains ... Made collegiate debut against Montclair State ... Helped protect the pocket for one of the most impressive passing performances in program history as the offense churned out 478 yards and four touchdowns at TCNJ

At Ocean Lakes - Played football with the Dolphins and was a two-year starter at left tackle … Secured second-team All-State accolades for his work on the gridiron … Also was a first-team All-District, All-Conference and All-757 honoree … Picked up second-team All-Tidewater nods as well … Honored as the team’s Best Offensive Lineman … Helped lead Ocean Lakes to the 2014 state championship and the 2015 district and conference titles.
 
Personal - Anthony J. Atkins Jr. is the son of Anthony J. Atkins and Ronda Schafer … Has an older sister, Shalynn … Trent Williams is his favorite athlete, and his dad is the most impressive person he has ever met … His dream vacation would be a trip to Brazil … “The Blind Side” is his favorite movie, and “Ballers” is his favorite TV show … Aspires to become a sports analyst or journalist … Majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Leadership Studies.