Beau Atkinson

An early enrollee who is a four-star prospect listed as the nation’s 286th-best player, the No. 18 edge and No. 7 player in North Carolina in the 247Sports Composite • Ranked as the nation’s 113th-best player, the No. 13 strongside defensive end and the No. 4 player in the state by Rivals • Tabbed the No. 53 defensive end and No. 19 player in the state according to ESPN • Listed as the nation’s 330th-best player, the No. 24 edge and the No. 11 player in the state by On3 • A two-time all-state and two-time all-conference performer • Tabbed the CAP-7 Player of the Year as a junior • A Carolina Bowl and Shrine Bowl honoree • A team captain • Tallied 163 tackles, 22 sacks, 53.5 TFL and nine PBU over his three prep seasons • Posted 71 tackles, eight sacks, 22 TFL and three PBU as a senior, helping Leesville Road to a 10-3 record and the fourth round of the state playoffs • Collected 34 tackles, five sacks and 13 TFL ina seven-game shortened season as a junior • Added 58 tackles, nine sacks and 18.5 TFL as a sophomore • Led Leesville Road to a 13-1 record and the state finals • Also played lacrosse for three seasons as a defender • Coached by Ben Kolstad.