Here we go! Five-star LB Tyler Atkinson commits to Texas
Atkinson is the No. 9 player in the nation and the No. 1 linebacker according to Rivals industry rankings. The Grayson High School star is the No. 1 prospect in the state of Georgia as well.
Texas has now moved up to the No. 8 recruiting class in the country. Also, Atkinson is now the second highest-ranked commitment for the Longhorns, just a few spots behind five-star quarterback Dia Bell, who is now the No. 1 QB in the nation.
It's been a very productive haul for Texas on the defensive side of the ball for the 2026 cycle. Some of the other notable additions are four-star cornerback Samari Matthews, five-star edge Richard Wesley, four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland, four-star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon, and even ATH Jermaine Bishop is expected to play some cornerback.
And this all comes after several heartbreaking recruiting losses over the past couple of weeks.
Texas had the No. 1 class in 2025. They're now in a position to secure another elite one this time around.
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