Who is George Atkinson III?
George Henry Atkinson III (November 29, 1992 – December 2, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
What college football team did John Atkinson play for?
After graduating from high school, Atkinson played college football at Notre Dame. Atkinson was selected to the Freshman All-American second-team by Phil Steele and was an honorable mention All-American by SI.com as a kickoff returner. As a Notre Dame collegiate, he joined the track & field team.
What happened to Josh Atkinson III New York Jets?
Atkinson III was cut by New York in September 2018 after a month on the team’s roster. Former NFL and Notre Dame kicker Kyle Brindza tweeted that news of Atkinson’s death “hurts to hear.”
What was the cause of death of former NFL player diontas Atkinson?
A cause of death for Atkinson — who was most recently cut by the New York Jets in 2018 — has not been released. But the former Notre Dame product, whose father, George Atkinson, played for the Oakland Raiders, had been struggling with the suicide of his twin brother, Josh, who took his own life Dec. 25, 2018, the South Bend Tribune said.