Field Level Media
16 Jul 2025, 00:25 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Lori Schmidt / Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Texas on Tuesday.
Appearing on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' the five-star prospect chose the Longhorns over finalists Clemson, Oregon and presumptive favorite Georgia.
Atkinson, who plays at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., is ranked No. 9 overall, No. 1 at his position and No. 1 in the Peach State by the 247 Sports composite.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Atkinson, who visited Georgia more than a dozen times during the recruiting process, made an official visit to Austin from June 20-22.
'I feel like I just encompass everything I want at Texas ... the way they have me playing is the best fit, and that's why I chose Texas,' he said.
Atkinson recorded 174 tackles and 13 sacks while guiding Grayson to a 14-1 record and a Class 6A state title in 2024, per ESPN.
He is the third five-star pledge for Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian, joining Florida quarterback Dia Bell and Texas athlete Jermaine Bishop. The class ranks No. 8 in the nation, per 247 Sports.
--Field Level Media
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