Five-star 2026 linebacker Xavier Griffin says he's "excited" about Ohio State following his official visit and is intrigued about possibly playing for James Laurinaitis.
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Five-Star 2026 Linebacker Xavier Griffin “Excited” About Ohio State Following His Official Visit, Intrigued About Being Coached by James Laurinaitis
Ohio State made a clear impression on five-star 2026 linebacker Xavier Griffin this weekend.
Griffin visited Columbus for the first time since Ohio State's spring game on April 12 and the first time since he decommitted from USC. He was blown away by the Buckeyes' presentation for him and said the team gave him a lot to think about this summer.
"I had a great time, they are already in my top four, so they're still up there and I'm just truly still excited about them," Griffin told
Eleven Warriors Sunday following his official visit.
On the visit, Griffin met with Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis, who laid out a plan for how the Buckeyes would use him. Laurinaitis' pedigree and past accomplishments moved the needle with the 6-foot-3, 200-pound Griffin.
"Being able to be coached and developed by one of the best linebackers to ever come out of Ohio State and already know the Buckeye way excites me a lot," he said.
Griffin also met with Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, who had Griffin's attention based on his longtime track record of running successful defenses in the NFL. As for the players, Griffin spent a large chunk of time hanging around Ohio State linebacker Riley Pettijohn.
"Coach Patricia is bringing a new defensive scheme that fits me and my versatility," Griffin said. "They're still in my top four and I’m still excited about them."
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Griffin has already set a commitment date and plans to announce his college decision on June 29.
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