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Five-star LB Tyler Atkinson talks about NIL and his recruitment journey

Linebacker Tyler Atkinson remains uncommitted for his college football school. However, while the five-star senior from Grayson is still discerning for home, his NIL potential will skyrocket if he continues to play at a high level. Speaking of which, the Class of 2026’s best linebacker addressed the issue revolving name, image, and likeness deals. He […]

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Linebacker Tyler Atkinson remains uncommitted for his college football school. However, while the five-star senior from Grayson is still discerning for home, his NIL potential will skyrocket if he continues to play at a high level.

Speaking of which, the Class of 2026’s best linebacker addressed the issue revolving name, image, and likeness deals. He shared two perspectives about NIL in his recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast.

Atkinson shared with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, Fred Taylor, and fellow five-star prospect Chris Henry Jr., “If you come in the mindset of ‘Oh, I’m good’ and get comfortable, now you’re going to have everybody that was under you pass you because now you’re comfortable and think you already made it when you ain’t make it.”

This is the mentality that inspires Tyler Atkinson to continually work hard. During his junior year, he had 77 solo tackles, 32 tackles for losses, 46 hurries, and 13 sacks for Grayson. His impact helped the Rams finish with a 14-1 record, composed of 14 consecutive victories after their season-opening one-point loss to Collins Hill.

More importantly, Atkinson was instrumental in helping Grayson win the Georgia High School Association Class 6A state championship over Carrolton. In that game, Atkinson had 13 total tackles, four hurries, two passes defended, and two sacks.

Meanwhile, Tyler Atkinson added about NIL, “But if you get the mindset when you get all this money and you start investing into it and just put on to the side and stay focused and stay locked in, the real money is when you get in the NFL.”

Atkinson is careful with choosing a school because of one important reason

The Grayson linebacker is one of the five uncommitted prospects in the Class of 2026 top ten. Given his unbelievable talent, he received offers from over 40 college football programs, including his home state team Georgia Bulldogs, Clemson, Auburn, Ohio State, and Alabama, among others.

However, he’s taking his time with his decision because he wants to maintain good relations with recruiters and coaches. Atkinson said, “I’m just figuring out the relationship piece and is this scheme right for me. Relationships go a long way. Say, I wouldn’t just come here and tell you these top schools and make a school feel a certain way.”

His reason for keeping peace with these people? “Because you want to always keep relationships because this coach might end up at that school where you’re at or might end up in the pros. So, I ain’t break it down yet because when I break it down, I’m going to do it the right way.”

While the waiting game for Tyler Atkinson’s commitment continues, the victorious school will be getting a player committed to excellence.



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