Wonderlic Score Analysis

12
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Running Back Average 14
NFL Average 20
Percentile 9th

George Atkinson's Wonderlic score of 12 places them at the average for NFL Running Backs. This score indicates developing problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills that translate directly to on-field performance.

Career Overview

George "Butch" Henry Atkinson Jr. is a former professional football player with the Oakland Raiders. Born in Savannah, Georgia Atkinson purportedly only scored a puny 12 on his Wonderlic Test Score. A popular means to assess the aptitude of individuals. A score of 20 on the Wonderlic Test indicates average intelligence. This is not to say George Atkinson, Jr. was not a man with great intelligence. Quite the contrary. After attending Morris Brown College Atkinson went on to play with the Oakland Raiders as running back from 1968 to 1977. And was a member of the Raiders Super Bowl XI Championship Team. He also played defensive back with the Denver Broncos ironically wearing the same number 43 for both teams.

Intelligence on the Field

The Wonderlic score helps predict George Atkinson's ability to:

  • Learn complex schemes: Quickly grasp and execute team strategies
  • Make split-second decisions: Process information rapidly during plays
  • Adapt to game situations: Adjust to opponent strategies mid-game
  • Communicate effectively: Coordinate with teammates on the field