Steve Atkins

Steve Atkins is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League.

Early life

Atkins was born Steven Elwood Atkins in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

Football career

Atkins played at the collegiate level at the University of Maryland, College Park.
He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1979 NFL draft and played two seasons for the team before splitting the 1981 season with the Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles.