Nate Adkins

Nate T. Adkins (born July 9, 1999) is an American professional football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and South Carolina Gamecocks and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Early life Adkins was born on July 9, 1999, the son of coach Greg Adkins. He attended Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, and played football and baseball. He played offensive tackle in football and totaled 76 tackles and six sacks as a senior while also having a career batting average of .354 while playing third baseman for the baseball team.

College career

Adkins transitioned to playing tight end at East Tennessee State, despite having never played the position before. He opted to transfer after the season, finishing his stint at East Tennessee State University with 73 catches for 749 yards and four touchdowns. Adkins ended up transferring to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks. In his only season with them, he played all 13 games, nine as a starter, and had 13 receptions for 168 yards.

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Adkins was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's final roster as a rookie.

Adkins scored his first professional touchdown in a 28–14 win against the Carolina Panthers on October 27, 2024.

On March 8, 2026, the Broncos signed Adkins to a one-year extension.