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This is a 2024 photo of Nate Adkins of the Denver Broncos NFL football team. This image reflects the Denver Broncos active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Nate Adkins

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#45

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-3

Age: 25

Weight: 252 lbs

College: South Carolina

2024 SEASON

REC

10
YDS

83
AVG

8.3
TDS

3

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Year

Preseason

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
3	08/25/2024	Cardinals	W 38 - 12	2	20	10	19	1
2	08/19/2024	Packers	W 27 - 2
1	08/11/2024	@Colts	W 34 - 30

Regular Season

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
16	12/20/2024	@Chargers	L 27 - 34	2	18	9	13	0
15	12/15/2024	Colts	W 31 - 13	1	15	15	15	1
13	12/03/2024	Browns	W 41 - 32	1	16	16	16	0
12	11/24/2024	@Raiders	W 29 - 19
11	11/17/2024	Falcons	W 38 - 6	1	12	12	12	1
10	11/10/2024	@Chiefs	L 14 - 16
9	11/03/2024	@Ravens	L 10 - 41
8	10/27/2024	Panthers	W 28 - 14	1	3	3	3	1
7	10/18/2024	@Saints	W 33 - 10
6	10/13/2024	Chargers	L 16 - 23	1	5	5	5	0
5	10/06/2024	Raiders	W 34 - 18	1	8	8	8	0
4	09/29/2024	@Jets	W 10 - 9	1	0	0	0	0
3	09/22/2024	@Buccaneers	W 26 - 7	1	6	6	6	0
2	09/15/2024	Steelers	L 6 - 13	0	0		0	0
1	09/08/2024	@Seahawks	L 20 - 26

Biography

ADKINS AT A GLANCE:

• A second-year tight end who appeared in 10 games (1 start) for the Broncos in 2023, catching four passes for 22 yards (5.5 avg.) as well as making one special-teams tackle.

• Appeared in 56 career collegiate games (37 starts) between East Tennessee State (2018-21) and South Carolina (2022).

• Recorded 86 catches for 917 yards (10.7 avg.) with four touchdowns during his career.

• Started 9-of-13 games played with the Gamecocks in 2022, totaling 13 receptions for 168 yards (12.9 avg.).

• Earned second-team All-SoCon honors in his final season at East Tennessee in 2021 after starting 11-of-13 games and totaling 33 catches for 357 yards (10.2 avg.) with one touchdown.

• Garnered first-team All-SoCon honors for the second consecutive year in 2020 and posted 10 receptions for 101 yards (10.1 avg.) in six games (4 starts) played for the Buccaneers.

• Voted first-team All-SoCon in 2019 after starting all 12 games played and catching 25 passes for 241 yards (9.6 avg.) with two touchdowns.

• Attended Bearden High School (Knoxville, Tenn.), where he was three-time all-conference selection.

• Tallied 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior.

• Entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Broncos on May 12, 2023.

ADKINS AT A GLANCE:

• A second-year tight end who appeared in 10 games (1 start) for the Broncos in 2023, catching four passes for 22 yards (5.5 avg.) as well as making one special-teams tackle.

• Appeared in 56 career collegiate games (37 starts) between East Tennessee State (2018-21) and South Carolina (2022).

• Recorded 86 catches for 917 yards (10.7 avg.) with four touchdowns during his career.

• Started 9-of-13 games played with the Gamecocks in 2022, totaling 13 receptions for 168 yards (12.9 avg.).

• Earned second-team All-SoCon honors in his final season at East Tennessee in 2021 after starting 11-of-13 games and totaling 33 catches for 357 yards (10.2 avg.) with one touchdown.

• Garnered first-team All-SoCon honors for the second consecutive year in 2020 and posted 10 receptions for 101 yards (10.1 avg.) in six games (4 starts) played for the Buccaneers.

• Voted first-team All-SoCon in 2019 after starting all 12 games played and catching 25 passes for 241 yards (9.6 avg.) with two touchdowns.

• Attended Bearden High School (Knoxville, Tenn.), where he was three-time all-conference selection.

• Tallied 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior.

• Entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Broncos on May 12, 2023.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/12/23.

2023: Adkins appeared in 10 games (1 start) during his rookie year after signing with Denver as a college free agent, catching four passes for 22 yards (5.5 avg.) as well as making one special-teams tackle... Made his NFL debut vs. Was. (9/17)... Caught his first NFL pass from QB Russell Wilson, carrying it for an 11-yard gain at Mia. (9/24)... Caught two passes for eight yards (4.0 avg.) at Chi. (10/1)... Recorded his first career special-teams tackle and also made a three-yard catch in the win vs. G.B. (10/22)... Made his first career start vs. Min. (11/19).

COLLEGE: Adkins appeared in 56 games (37 starts) between the University of South Carolina (2022) and East Tennessee State (2018-21)... Recorded 86 catches for 917 yards (10.7 avg.) with four touchdowns during his career... In his lone season with South Carolina, started 9-of-13 games, totaling 13 receptions for 168 yards (12.9 avg.) and also rushed one time for one yard... Earned second-team All-SoCon honors in 2021 after starting 11-of-13 games for East Tennessee State University, totaling 33 receptions for 357 yards (10.2 avg.) with one touchdown... Helped the Buccaneers rank in the Top-10 in the FCS as a senior... Appeared in six games (4 starts) in 2020, producing 10 catches for 101 yards (10.1 avg.) to earn first-team All-SoCon honors for the second consecutive season... Was voted All-SoCon first team in 2019 after starting all 12 games played and catching 25 passes for 241 yards (9.6 avg.) with two touchdowns

PERSONAL: Adkins attended Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tenn., where he was a three-time all-conference selection... Totaled 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior... Also played offensive tackle... Also lettered in baseball, where he was named all-conference once... Nate Adkins was born on July 9, 1999 in Knoxville, Tenn.

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