# Atkinson's Rise as Texas LB Contender | Texas Longhorns Football News

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Podcast: [Texas Longhorns Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-longhorns-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7467088)
Published: 2026-07-14T20:24:41+00:00
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Texas Longhorns eye a championship run in 2026 with a stacked roster and high expectations, spotlighting freshman linebacker Tyler Atkinson—the top-ranked LB recruit nationally—as a potential breakout star. With minimal returning experience at linebacker, Atkinson is poised to compete for starting roles alongside veterans Ty’Anthony Smith and Rasheem Biles. Standing 6’1” and 216 lbs, he’s physically primed for SEC play, and with coach Steve Sarkisian’s history of trusting freshmen like Anthony Hill Jr. and Graceson Littleton, Atkinson could follow in their footsteps and become a household name in Austin. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a8d6f5c7dc5e3a6

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