Colorado Buffaloes#85 · TE Zach Atkins
72 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Olathe, KS
Zach Atkins is a TE (#85) for Colorado, from Olathe, KS. In the 2026 season he has 3 catches for 28 yards, 28.0 receiving yards per game over 1 game. He has 5.8 fantasy points (PPR), 5.8 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 15
Receptions 17
Receiving TDs 3
Total TDs 11
Scrimmage yards 15
Fantasy points 15
Efficiency
Yards per catch 8
Yards per game 12
Catch volume 17
TD rate 3
Receiving score 15
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 16
Frame 15
Experience 17
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2026 season
3
Receptions
28
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
9.3
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Zach Atkins career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | COLO | 1 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 5.8 |
| 2025 | COLO | 10 | 20 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 40.9 |
| Career | 11 | 23 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
29
21
52
17
24
20
7No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs Weber State | W 52-21 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowColorado TE: #85
- ClassSenior
- HometownOlathe, KS
Zach Atkins: Colorado TE profile and stats
Zach Atkins is a TE (#85) for Colorado, from Olathe, KS. This profile tracks Zach Atkins's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Colorado roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Colorado sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Zach Atkins in the news
All newsRecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapColorado beat Weber State 52-21 (Week 2, 2026)Colorado beat Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field. Now Colorado is 2-0, and Weber State is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapColorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 (Week 1, 2026)Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Colorado is 1-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zach Atkins play for?
Zach Atkins plays for Colorado, wearing #85 at TE.
What position does Zach Atkins play?
Zach Atkins is a TE for Colorado.
How tall is Zach Atkins?
Zach Atkins is 6-4 and weighs 240 lb.
What year is Zach Atkins in?
Zach Atkins is listed as a senior on the Colorado roster.
Where is Zach Atkins from?
Zach Atkins is from Olathe, KS.
How many receptions does Zach Atkins have?
Zach Atkins has 3 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.