Coach's Take: How New Alabama Commit Xavier Griffin Went From Running Back to No. 1 Linebacker in the Country

Coach's Take: How new Alabama commit Xavier Griffin went from running back to No. 1 linebacker in the country

Bama247 caught up with legendary high school head coach Josh Niblett, who took over the Gainesville (Ga.) High School program the same year Griffin entered ninth grade.

5-star LB Xavier Griffin commits to Alabama

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 si…

Alabama lands top 3 OLB Griffin for 2026 class

Alabama landed four-star outside linebacker Xavier Griffin for their 2026 recruiting class.

Alabama football lands 2026 commitment from 5-star linebacker

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Alabama football wins 2026 5-star Georgia linebacker commitment. What it means

Alabama has another five-star on defense in the 2026 recruiting class.