| Pervis Atkins | |||
| Born | November 24, 1935 Ruston, Louisiana | ||
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| Position(s) | Running back Tight end | ||
| College | Santa Ana College New Mexico State | ||
| NFL Draft | 1960 / Round 3 / Pick 30 | ||
| Jersey #(s) | 27, 25, 39 | ||
| Statistics | |||
| * Pro Football Reference | |||
| Teams | |||
| 1961- 1963 1964- 1965 1965-1966 | NFL Los Angeles Rams NFL Washington Redskins AFL Oakland Raiders | ||
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Pervis R. Atkins, Jr. (born November 24, 1935 in Ruston, Louisiana) is a former American football player. He played college football at New Mexico State University, where he was a halfback, flanker, and placekicker. In 1959 he became the first of four straight New Mexico State University players to lead the nation in rushing yardage with 130 carries for 971 yards. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1965 and 1966. He had previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins. On April 30, 2009, Atkins was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
References
- [1] UTEP vs. NMSU rivalry: Players on both sides hold fast to vivid memories
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