Charleston Southern University Athletics

2024 at Pearl River CC: Was a big part of PRCC's defensive line as a sophomore ... Finished with 33 tackles, seven tackles for loss and one sack ... Recovered two fumbles on the year ... Finished with a career-high 10 tackles in a week three victory over Southwest (9/12) ... Had a sack against East Central CC (9/19) ... Recorded a tackle for loss in the first five games of the season including a career-high 2.5 against Itawamba CC (9/5) ... Had a fumble recovery in each of the first two games of the year ... Helped lead the team to a season-opening victory at #7 Northwest Mississippi CC.

2023 at Pearl River CC: Saw action in eight contests ... Finished the year with 11 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks.

High School: Originally from Metairie, Louisiana where he attended East Jefferson High School ... Played football there under Head Coach Frank Allelo and position coach Jamie Gaymon ... Named the 5A Defensive MVP following his senior year where he had 58 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 21 sacks and two forced fumbles ... This came a year after his junior year where he had 42 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks ... Also was a member of the basketball program at East Jefferson HS ... All-State Sugar Bowl NFF Scholar-Athlete ... Also received offers from UL Monroe, Western Kentucky and Old Dominion ... Son of Brandy Barnes and Charles Atkins Sr..