Five-star 2026 linebacker chooses Alabama over Ohio State

In what is not a big surprise, the five -star 2026 secondary school, Xavier Griffin, announced his commitment in Alabama on Sunday.

James Laurinaitis and Ohio State had hoped very early that Griffin could join an already solid secondary room due to the prospects during the last two cycles, but in recent times, the trend has been towards Tuscaloosa despite the USC griffin surpassing and immediately planned a visit to Coumbus. In the end, the attraction to stay in the South for the Georgia product has proven too much.

Griffin is classified as the global perspective n ° 27 and the 2nd best secondary of the 2026 class according to the 247sport composite classification. If the news had been put forward on Sunday of Ohio State, it would have been a major shock while the program seeks to put the final touch to its recruitment class in 2026.

Breaking: LB Five-Star Xavier Griffin has signed up in Alabama, he said to me for @ on3recruits
The 6’4 210 lb of Gainesville, Ga chose Crimson Tide on Texas, Ohio State and Florida State
“TGBTG Roll Tide !!” https://t.co/9ygmkhitk1pic.twitter.com/gywdm9smqc

– Hayes fawcett (@ hayesfawcett3) June 29, 2025

For the moment, Laurinaite and the company will be part with the fantastic group he has on site.

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