Four-star prospect in the 2022 class, DL Beau Atkinson, was rated as the No. 113th in the nation and No. 4 in North Carolina. He becomes the first North Carolina Tar Heels player to enter the spring transfer portal window, which opened on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and is open through April 25, 2025.
But football aside, Atkinson’s move has sparked curiosity beyond the gridiron. Fans aren’t just wondering where he’ll land next—they’re also eager about his love life. Is he single? If not, who’s the lucky girl?
What We Know About DL Beau Atkinson’s Love Life After His UNC Exit
Curious if Atkinson is single? Well, he’s not. The LB is happily in a relationship with a beauty, Tyler Collins, and from their Instagram posts, it’s pretty clear they’re really into each other.
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And it seems Collins might be just as sporty. She’s currently on UNC’s Track & Field roster. The Morehead City native attended West Carteret High School and committed to UNC on Nov. 9, 2023. In 2022, she was the No. 1 high jumper in North Carolina and No. 7 in the nation.
Meanwhile, Atkinson, a defensive force on the gridiron, became the first Tar Heels player to enter the spring transfer portal in this cycle. The 6’6”, 265-pounder led the ‘Heels in sacks and tackles during the 2024 season, racking up 7.5 sacks and 35 tackles.
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Where Atkinson will land remains uncertain. But given his talent, one thing is clear: his next team is getting a game-changer, and it won’t be long before he finds his new home.
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