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Ohio State and Texas are among the finalists for Georgia prep linebacker Xavier Griffin.

5-star LB Xavier Griffin set to announce college choice on Sunday

Posted on | by Field Level Media

Xavier Griffin, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 linebacker in the Class of 2026, is scheduled to announce his college commitment on Sunday afternoon.

A 6-foot-3, 200-pound player, Griffin has four finalists: Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. He plays at Gainesville (Ga.) High School.

The composite also lists the five-star 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

Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans helmet on the sideline during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

5-star LB Xavier Griffin decommits from USC

Posted on | by Field Level Media

Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has decommitted from Southern California’s 2026 recruiting class.

The Gainesville, Ga., native committed to the Trojans’ top-ranked class last July but reopened his recruiting on Wednesday ahead of the summer official visit window.

The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Griffin has upcoming visits scheduled to Ohio State, Alabama, Texas and Florida State.

Ranked as the No. 2 linebacker and No. 22 prospect overall by the 247Sports composite, Griffin recorded 21 sacks during his sophomore and junior seasons at Gainesville High School.

–Field Level Media