Zach Atkins
Colorado Buffaloes
64
DepthProjected Starter
Is Zach Atkins starting?
Zach Atkins is the projected starter at TE for Colorado Buffaloes.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 20 catches, 149 yards, 0 TD. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 64 overall (Depth tier).
Team Share6%
Olathe, KS
- Jersey
- #85
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 149 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 45th-percentile production (×0.82 for competition level) put them -9 vs unit starters → 64.
Team offense (SP+)
73
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 45% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.82)
Depth-chart adjustment
-9 for role
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Is our 64 OVR fair?
64
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Team Role
20 rec · 149 yds · 0 TD
Usage / Involvement11%
Depth at TE · Colorado Buffaloes
- 18564Zach AtkinsStarter
- 28954Fisher Clements
- 38854Corbin Laisure
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.