Xavier Griffin – The Current State of Play
Decommitment: Griffin, a five-star linebacker from Gainesville, GA, de‑committed from USC in mid-May 2025. He cited a desire to take official visits elsewhere, which conflicted with USC’s recruitment policies .
Top Finalists: His finalist group includes Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State, and Texas. He plans official visits in this sequence: Ohio State, Alabama, Texas, and then Florida State .
Decision Timeline: On3’s Hayes Fawcett reports Griffin has set his commitment announcement for June 29, 2025 .
Other Offers: Since de‑committing, Griffin also received an offer from Colorado .
Georgia’s Role in the Recruitment
Active Contender: Georgia remains in the picture. While not among the four finalists, they’re still pursuing him based on shared program fit and his Georgia roots .
Competitive Pressure: Their biggest competition right now is Alabama, which has deep family ties (his grandfather lives near campus) and strong recruiter relationships . Summary Timeline
Date Event
Mid‑May 2025 De‑committed from USC
May 16, 2025 Receives Colorado offer
End of May 2025 Official visit schedule announced
June 29, 2025 Decision day
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Watch His Story
Check out this video update on his de‑commitment and where things stand:
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✅ Final Takeaway
Georgia is very much in this race—but faces strong outreach from Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State, Texas, and even Colorado. With his announcement looming on June 29, the Bulldogs have just over a week to make their pitch. Watch closely—they could capitalize on his Georgia ties.
Let me know if you want to dive into Georgia’s recruiting strategy, comparisons with those other programs, or how Griffin might fit into Georgia’s defense!
