Geno Atkins
NFL defensive tackle, Pro Bowler
Born
March 28th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional football player played as a defensive tackle in the NFL. Spent the majority of a career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections and received All-Pro honors for outstanding performance on the field. Contributed significantly to the Bengals' defensive lineup, supporting the team's competitive edge during various seasons.
Selected for the Pro Bowl five times
Named First-team All-Pro in 2012
Recorded 75.5 career sacks
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