Teamworks Intelligence Profile: Beau Atkinson, North Carolina EDGE
This is a sponsored post through a partnership with On3 and Teamworks. The player evaluation is written by Karim Kassam, a product leader at Teamworks Intelligence who has led Research & Development for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.
What We Like
As you can see in the Teamworks Intelligence Scouting Report Card, Beau Atkinson flashes real upside as a pass rusher. His above-average scores in Speed, Acceleration, and Change of Direction* highlight his athletic profile and back up the four-star pedigree. Based on a quick analysis of game footage, he appears to move well for his position and has shown the ability to play both with his hand in the dirt and from a stand-up position. His movement patterns suggest he can win on the edge with more than just power. His pass rush productivity stands out among his peers and suggests he can be a difference-maker on third down.
*A note on Change of Direction: Unlike traditional drills, our Change of Direction (CoD) metric measures in-game movement, not just how fast a player runs around cones. We track the moment a player initiates a break, their speed into and out of it, and the arc of the change itself. By calculating a “CoD deficit”—the real-time impact of directional movement—we reveal who creates separation and wins in live game scenarios, not just testing environments.
Where He Can Improve
While Atkinson’s athletic traits are solid across the board, Burst, or the ability for a pass rusher to get off the LOS, is an area for growth. The data shows room for improvement in how quickly he gets off the ball and into the backfield. Some of this could be situational—he often aligns off the line in a stand-up role, which may be part of the scheme. Getting across the line faster will turn pressures into sacks and make him a more disruptive presence from snap to whistle.
The Bigger Picture with Teamworks Intelligence
Atkinson is just one player who has entered this year’s Spring Transfer Portal—and we were able to reach these insights in seconds with the help of the strongest analytics team in sports. That’s the power of Teamworks Intelligence. In a sport increasingly defined by data, investing in player evaluation analytics isn’t optional—it’s essential. Our platform helps programs scout hundreds of athletes with speed and precision, delivering insights that used to take hours of film and travel to uncover. Whether it’s refining your board, finding the right scheme fit, or making player development plans more targeted, Teamworks Intelligence helps you make smarter decisions, faster.