5-star DT Elijah Griffin commits to in-state Georgia

Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class, announced Friday he will play at Georgia.

Coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs gained his commitment over finalists Miami and Southern California.

Griffin, who plays at Savannah (Ga.) Christian Prep, is the top defensive lineman and the No. 4 overall prospect in the class, per the 247Sports composite. His commitment gives Georgia three five-star commits, both from the state and both ranked as the No. 1 player at their position -- edge Isaiah Gibson and linebacker Zayden Walker.

The Bulldogs had been recruiting Griffin since he was in the eighth grade. On Sept. 15, 2020, he posted on social media that he received his first offer from Georgia.

While the 6-foot-5, 285-pound Griffin visited Miami and USC in June, he saved his official visit to Georgia for last weekend.

Still, Georgia long had been considered the frontrunner.

"I have been to Georgia so many times and I know what I want in a program and I know what I am looking for. Georgia has answered those questions to be honest," he told On3 earlier this year.

Per 247Sports, Griffin entered his senior season with 69 tackles for loss and 35.5 sacks.

--Field Level Media