It's also worth noting that Atkins played a big role in the recruitment of five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, who flipped from Florida State to LSU during the Early Signing Period. Now, he'll get to coach the blue-chip prospect in Baton Rouge.

Atkins, a Chicago native and former offensive guard at UT-Martin, has spent most of his career as an offensive line coach. He oversaw the position at Chattanooga, Georgia Southern, Tulane and Charlotte before he joined Florida State’s staff in 2020. Atkins coached tight ends once before in 2008 at UT-Martin.

Coming off of five seasons in Tallahassee before parting ways with FSU on November 24, Atkins has extensive college experience.

LSU is targeting former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins for a role on its football staff, according to a report from The Advocate. LSU is interested in adding Atkins to its staff as a tight ends coach and run game coordinator,

Former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins is being targeted for a role on the LSU offensive staff, according to a report from CBS Sports. Wilson Alexander of The Advocate adds that Atkins' role could be as tight ends coach / run game coordinator and a deal could be reached as soon as today.

LSU is looking to add to its offensive staff for the 2025 season, and it's reportedly interested in a name from ACC circles.

The position of tight ends coach at LSU was available because Slade Nagle left Baton Rouge to be the offensive co