Is Zach Atkins starting?
Zach Atkins is the projected starter at RES for Colorado Buffaloes.
Redshirt senior · #85 · 6'4", 240 lbs
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- 18573Zach AtkinsStarter
- 2565Hykeem Williams
- 3965Jaydan Hardy
- 45465Taj White
- 57362Jose Soto
Colorado Starting Lineup
- LDE
- NT
- DT
- RDE
- WLB
- MLB
- LCB
- SS
- FS
- RCB
- NB
- RESZach AtkinsThis player
- RES
- RES
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 20 catches, 149 yards, 0 TD. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 73 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #85
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 149 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated defense; 46th-percentile production (×0.88 for competition level) put them -10 vs unit starters → 73.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Sep 12WWEBYDS 28
- REC
- 3
- YDS
- 28
- AVG
- 9.3
- TD
- 0
Final W 52-21
| OPP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | WWEB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 |
Zach Atkins's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.