Tyler Atkinson inked an NIL deal with adidas in June. Now the elite 2026 linebacker recruit is making sure the partnership gives back to his community. The Grayson (Georgia) junior linebacker gifted his teammates new adidas cleats on Wednesday afternoon.

Tyler Atkinson became a pioneer over the summer when he became one of seven players to land an NIL deal with sports mega-brand Adidas. Of the group, Atkinson -- the No. 9 overall prospect in the Rivals250 for 2026 -- was the lone defensive player.