Atkins is easily one of the most important players for the Bengals, largely because of the attention he attracts from the offensive line. He also has the ability to blow up a play at any given time.
Atkins has another adjective to add: Unblockable.
Bleacher Report ranks him as the sixth most unblockable pass-rusher in the NFL, who entered the NFL as an undersized defensive tackle out of Georgia that didn’t hear his name called until Round 4.
Eight seasons, 61 sacks and six Pro Bowls later, 31 organizations have been proven wrong—and the Cincinnati Bengals got lucky.