5-star LB Tyler Atkinson trending away from Georgia ahead of commitment
Atkinson is deciding among the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, Clemson Tigers and Oregon Ducks. The elite linebacker prospect has long been projected to commit to Georgia, but recently been trending to commit to Texas, per Rivals' Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons.
Atkinson is ranked as the nation's No. 9 recruit and is the top recruit in Georgia. Atkinson is the No. 1 linebacker recruit in the country and plays high school football for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker had a dominant junior year. He led Grayson to a 14-1 record and a Georgia 6A state championship. Atkinson recorded 166 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble during the 2024 season.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson's recruitment takes one final twist
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