About Gene Atkins Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Gene Atkins:
Gene Atkins (fullname: Gene Reynard Atkins; no nicknames) played Defensive Back from 1987 until 1996 for the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. He played 143 games, made 586 tackles, intercepted 25 passes, recovered 14 fumbles, and is credited with 8.0 quarterback sacks. Born in Tallahassee, FL on November 22, 1964, Atkins stands 5'11 and weighs 201 lbs. He attended college at Florida A&M. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 7th round (179th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.