BREAKING NEWS: Alabama Lands Massive In-State Commitment as 5-Star LB Xavier Griffin Chooses Crimson Tide.
The recruiting momentum in Tuscaloosa just hit another gear.
Xavier Griffin, a five-star linebacker and one of the top defensive prospects in the nation, has officially committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, delivering a major in-state win for head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff. The Montgomery native had recently decommitted from USC and chose Alabama over heavyweights Texas and Ohio State.
Griffin’s commitment marks Alabama’s third five-star pledge in the 2025 class, strengthening a class that’s quickly becoming one of the best in the country. Known for his elite speed, sideline-to-sideline range, and punishing physicality, Griffin is expected to make an immediate impact at the next level.
“It just felt like home,” Griffin said in a statement. “Coach DeBoer and the staff made me feel like a priority, and there’s nothing like representing my home state.”
Griffin’s decision sends a clear message that Alabama remains a dominant force in the recruiting world, even under new leadership. The addition of the 6’3″, 225-pound linebacker adds serious firepower to the Tide’s future defensive unit and helps secure the pipeline of elite talent within Alabama’s borders.
With national powers vying for Griffin’s signature, this commitment is a statement win for the Crimson Tide—and another sign that the DeBoer era is alive and thriving.
