While he remains committed to Auburn, he said he most definitely will attend one of Tennessees home games this season, and theres a good possibility that the Vols will get an official visit from him later this year.
Atkinson *a teammate of Top247 defensive end*DAndre Walker, whos also being recruited by Tennessee, Georgia and Auburn said hes still visiting other teams because I just want to make sure I make the right decision for me. He said hes interested in Tennessee for a few reasons.
I like, first off, their fans. Plus, I like the way the coaches bring us together and the way they help their players out with anything they need *and Coach Butchs attitude to win, Atkinson said, referring to Vols coach*Butch Jones.
(Tennessee linebackers coach*Tommy Thigpen) was just saying he knows that theyre turning linebackers out of Georgia, and I would be one of them. They said Ive got a great chance (to play). If I come in, get stronger, get faster and get bigger, Ill have a great chance of playing early.
Atkinson, whos being recruited to play the Star position in Auburns defense, said his opportunity to play linebacker for the Vols is appealing.
Thats one of the big things thats really making them stand out, because I want to play linebacker before anything, he said. I would prefer to be a linebacker first, but I wouldnt mind playing Star. But I would prefer to be a linebacker first, before anything.
He said hes also still interested in Georgia.
Its a pretty good school, Atkinson said. One thing (I like) is thats my home (state). Thats where I grew up.
Atkinson currently doesnt have any additional visits scheduled for this summer, but he said hes going to visit Auburn soon. And he said his mind is set on the Tigers for now.
I liked Auburn as I was growing up, and I was waiting on that offer, so I just really liked them and thats where I wanted to be, he said. I guess thats just where I want to be, and I like the coaches. And the fans are outstanding.
I didn't know he's visited us the last 2 weekends.