SMU Mustangs#6 · DE Tavion Atkinson
88 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 280 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
Tavion Atkinson is a DE (#6) for SMU, from Houston, TX. In the 2026 season he has 11 tackles and 2 sacks over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 19
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 19
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 19
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 18
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 17
Frame 18
Experience 13
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2026 season
11
Tackles
2.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Tavion Atkinson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SMU | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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24
10
19No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Boston College | W 25-16 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Missouri State | W 34-24 | 8 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | vs UC Davis | W 56-10 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowSMU DE: #6
- ClassJunior
- HometownHouston, TX
Tavion Atkinson: SMU DE profile and stats
Tavion Atkinson is a DE (#6) for SMU, from Houston, TX. This profile tracks Tavion Atkinson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the SMU roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where SMU sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Tavion Atkinson in the news
All newsRecapSMU beat Boston College 25-16 (Week 5, 2026)SMU beat Boston College 25-16 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 4-1, 2-1 in ACC play, and Boston College is 2-3, 0-2 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapSMU beat Missouri State 34-24 (Week 4, 2026)SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 3-1, 1-1 in ACC play, and Missouri State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapSMU beat UC Davis 56-10 (Week 2, 2026)SMU beat UC Davis 56-10 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 2-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and UC Davis is 0-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Tavion Atkinson play for?
Tavion Atkinson plays for SMU, wearing #6 at DE.
What position does Tavion Atkinson play?
Tavion Atkinson is a DE for SMU.
How tall is Tavion Atkinson?
Tavion Atkinson is 6-5 and weighs 280 lb.
What year is Tavion Atkinson in?
Tavion Atkinson is listed as a junior on the SMU roster.
Where is Tavion Atkinson from?
Tavion Atkinson is from Houston, TX.
How many tackles does Tavion Atkinson have?
Tavion Atkinson has 11 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.