Coach's Take: How New Alabama Commit Xavier Griffin Went From Running Back to No. 1 Linebacker in the Country
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA, JUN 29 – Xavier Griffin, a five-star linebacker, chose Alabama over Ohio State, Texas, and Florida State, boosting Alabama's 2026 class with the nation's No. 2 linebacker, 247Sports said.
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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…
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