The chase for Tyler Atkinson, one of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class, continues.
The five-star linebacker (Grayson, GA) was back in Clemson last month for the first time in a year for the Elite Retreat. With the hiring of Tom Allen as defensive coordinator and Ben Boulware being promoted to linebackers coach, Atkinson has a renewed interest in the Tigers.
One of Boulware’s first stops during the contact period after the promotion was to see Atkinson. Head coach Dabo Swinney and defensive assistant Mickey Conn accompanied Boulware on the visit.
“People always talk about how different Clemson is, and I honestly agree,” Atkinson told The Clemson Insider recently.