"What really chose me to go to Texas is the coaches, the relationship piece, the atmosphere," Atkinson said. "You know, I feel like I just can compass everything I want at Texas. I just feel like the way [they're] going to have me playing is the best fit.

Tyler Atkinson, considered the top linebacker prospect in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to the Longhorns on ESPN on Tuesday morning.

This puts them past LSU and ties them for the second-most with Oregon.