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2026 GA DE Xavier Griffin (Alabama Commit, USC Decommit)

Five-star Ohio State football recruiting target sets a commitment date​

Xavier Griffin, a five-star linebacker recruit from Gainesville, Georgia, has set his commitment date for June 29th. Griffin is one of the prospects who will be on campus this weekend, so the Buckeyes are hoping that they can make a good impression on him.

Griffin is rated as the second-best linebacker in the country. He stands at 6'3 and 200 pounds and is very fast for a linebacker. He's someone who does an excellent job of stopping the run and rushing the passer. Quite frankly, he's a unique blend of skills that the Buckeyes would love to have.

Other than Ohio State, Griffin also has Florida State, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia in his final list of schools. While the Buckeyes are not projected to land Griffin, they still have a shot with him based on how his visit goes this weekend. They have a good closing rate once they get recruits in the building.
 
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Well, tOSU has the lineage, check. Got a great LB coach, check. Our LBs make it to the league, check. C'bus is prettier than Tuscaloosa, check. The NIL package will be substantial, check. Education is better, check. What's not to like?
 
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Well, tOSU has the lineage, check. Got a great LB coach, check. Our LBs make it to the league, check. C'bus is prettier than Tuscaloosa, check. The NIL package will be substantial, check. Education is better, check. What's not to like?
I think @Elephant believes a southern kid stays in the south. All those points you made are true, but Columbus, OH is still north of the MD line, and that can trump any of the points that you made
 
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