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.

Brian Kelly has made another significant addition to LSU’s staff on Wednesday morning, according to reports by On3, as Alex Atkins is set to join the staff for the 2025 season. Atkins will be the new tight ends coach and run game coordinator for LSU this year,

LSU football filled the lone vacancy on its coaching staff, hiring Alex Atkins as run game coordinator and tight ends coach. Atkins comes to LSU after spending four years at Florida State. He served as the Seminoles offensive coordinator in 2023 and 2024.