Nick Saban offers elite freshman edge Tyler Atkinson

Tyler Atkinson reported an offer from Alabama after visiting and working out at the University of Alabama.

What a day! #AGTG
I'm blessed to have earned an ????️ffer from the University of Alabama @sabanfaux @AlabamaFTBL #RollTide @CoachSB_4theG @CoachHutzler @Coach_TRob @UA_Athletics @Mhoward38 @adamgorney @RollTide @RustyMansell_ @JeremyO_Johnson @247Sports @BigCoachMarvin @TheOpening pic.twitter.com/U0HGbYCXLF

— Tyler Atkinson (@Tyler16Atkinson) June 3, 2023

Atkinson is a rising sophomore out of Grayson High School in Georgia. The 2026 recruit holds an impressive list of 37 offers with offers from  Georgia, Ohio State, LSU and others.

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Alabama offered Atkinson after watching him work out. Nick Saban delivered the good news.

“I was offered by Coach Saban, and the initial feeling was incredible,” Atkinson told Touchdown Alabama. “I am honored to be the first edge Alabama offered for 2026. I love the challenge that Alabama presents and the work ethic of the program.”

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@AlabamaFTBL @RTRnews @TDAlabamaMag @CoachHutzler @CoachSB_4theG @Coach_TRob @adamgorney @MattDeBary @JeremyO_Johnson @Hayesfawcett3 @RivalsCamp @RecruitGeorgia @Mhoward38 @TheOpening @CoachGCarswell @hunxho
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— Tyler Atkinson (@Tyler16Atkinson) June 4, 2023

The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder physically looks the part of a future power five linebacker. He moves well in space when playing off-the-ball at linebacker, but he can make plays when playing off the edge. He has impressive speed and can close on the football fast.

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Atkinson is projected to be one of the nation’s top prospects in a few years. His recruitment is expected to have the typical heavy hitters, and Alabama will be a team to watch.

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Justin Smith is the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via jdsmith31smith