The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Tyler Atkinson - 2026 Football Roster
Roster
Tyler Atkinson
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 219
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Lawrenceville, Ga.
- High School:
- Grayson
- Major:
- Exercise Science
A first-year linebacker from Lawrenceville, Ga. ... has played in one career game ... early enrolled in spring 2026.
FRESHMAN (2026)
Has appeared in one game ... made his Longhorn debut vs. Texas State (9/5).
HIGH SCHOOL
Listed as a five-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN … listed as a four-star recruit by 247Sports … rated the No. 1 linebacker recruit and No. 19 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 2 linebacker and No. 38 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 2 outside linebacker recruit in his class by ESPN … recipient of the High School Butkus Award in 2025 … played in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl … named the Gatorade Georgia High School Football Player of the Year in 2025 … as a senior, made 77 tackles (38 solo) including 25 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and one recovery … named 2024 MaxPreps National Junior of the Year … as a junior, helped Grayson finish 14-1 with a Georgia AAAAAAA championship win and No. 7 national ranking … posted 153 tackles (70 solo) including 29 tackles for loss and 11 sacks … also logged 42 quarterback hurries, one interception, one blocked field goal, one pass defended, a forced fumble and fumble recovery … named 2023 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American … as a sophomore, set a school record with 197 tackles (118 solo) … also recorded 25 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 23 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles in the team's state AAAAAAA semifinal campaign … named 2022 MaxPreps Freshman All-American … as a freshman, registered 112 tackles (55 solo), 22 tackles for loss, and eight sacks and four pass breakups … participated in the FBU Freshman All-American Bowl where he was named a top performer by 247Sports … became the first-ever 8th grader to earn an invite to the Navy All-American Bowl … participated in the UA Next All-America Game and was named the 2020 FBU National MVP … was gifted keys to the city of Lawrenceville, Ga.
