Fayetteville State University Athletics

Mickenzie Atterberry, born on January 3, 2006, in Aiken, SC, is a talented defensive back (DB) and a freshman majoring in Sports Management. Standing at 6’1" and weighing 170 lbs, Mickenzie graduated from Silver Bluff High School in 2024, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track & field. Over two years, he passed for 2,671 yards, rushed for 1,094 yards, and scored 25 touchdowns. He is a 4x4 track and field state champion with a 49.33 split, ranked top 10 in the state for the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.3 seconds, and has a 100m time of 10.88 seconds. Mickenzie earned numerous accolades, including 2020 region champion, 2023 all-region, offensive player of the year, 2x all-state for track and field, 2x all-region for track and field, and MVP. His career goal is to play professional football. In his free time, Mickenzie enjoys drawing, hurdling, and spending time on the field. His most memorable sports experience is winning a state championship.