5-star LB Xavier Griffin commits to Alabama
Nov 23, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide helmet prior to a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images Xavier Griffin, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 linebacker in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to Alabama on Sunday afternoon.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Griffin chose the Crimson Tide over finalists Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. He plays at Gainesville (Ga.) High School.
The composite also lists the five-star linebacker as the No. 27 overall prospect in the nation. He has made official visits at all four schools since May 30.
According to 247Sports, Griffin has made 97 tackles and 21 sacks and added three forced fumbles over the past two seasons.
Tyler Atkinson, the nation's No. 1 prospect at linebacker, has yet to commit. From Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., he has taken official visits to Clemson, Georgia, Oregon and Texas.
--Field Level Media
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