Alex Atkins

Biography

Alex Atkins, the former offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Florida State, joined the Mizzou staff as tight ends coach in January of 2026. At Mizzou, Atkins will oversee the continued development of a deep and talent tight end corps that includes Brett Norflett, Jordon Harris and Jude James. Atkins spent the 2025 season at LSU as the Tigers tight ends coach and run game coordinator. He tutored tight end Trey’Dez Green who finished fourth on the team with 33 receptions for 433 yards and a team-high seven receiving touchdowns. Atkins joined LSU after nearly five years at Florida State where he helped the Seminoles to a 13-1 mark as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach in 2023. Florida State finished the 2023 season ranked No. 5 in the final CFP Poll and played in the Orange Bowl. He joined the Seminoles in 2020 as offensive line coach for two years. He added offensive coordinator duties in 2022 and in his first season directing the Florida State offense, the Seminoles won 10 games and ranked No. 10 nationally in total offense with 484 yards per game. During his time with the Seminoles, Atkins produced three first-team All-ACC selections on the offensive line along with the 2023 ACC Player of the Year in quarterback Jordan Travis. Prior to joining the Seminoles, Atkins spent the 2019 season as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Charlotte where he helped the 49ers to the first bowl game in program history. The 49ers won seven games in 20