Oct 7, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images Melina Myers-Imagn Images

5-star linebacker sets commitment date with Florida State among finalists

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated May 28, 2025 3:39 PM ET

Florida State is a final contender for one of the top recruits in the 2026 class.

With a critical month of official visits approaching, the Seminoles currently find themselves just inside the top-25 of the recruiting rankings. Head coach Mike Norvell and his coaching staff are still searching for a signature win on the trail.

They'll have a chance to pull off a major move before the conclusion of June.

On Wednesday, five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin set his commitment date for June 29. Florida State is one of four contenders still vying for Griffin's services alongside Alabama, Texas, and Ohio State.

Earlier this month, Griffin backed off his longtime pledge to USC and reopened his recruitment. Shortly after, he locked in an official visit to Tallahassee from June 15-17. That means the Seminoles are set to get Griffin's final visit.

BREAKING: Five-Star LB Xavier Griffin will announce his Commitment on June 29th, he tells me for @on3recruits

The No. 2 LB in the ‘26 Class will choose between Alabama, Florida State, Texas, & Ohio State

He recently decommitted from USC https://t.co/lpmmbnDvOy pic.twitter.com/JCm9KYCC5H
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 28, 2025

The Georgia native has already visited Florida State twice this year. He attended a junior day in January and returned for legacy weekend in March. The Seminoles will have to make a solid impression to add Griffin to #Tribe26.

As a junior at Gainesville High School, Griffin totaled 43 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks, and a forced fumble. He recorded 6+ tackles in five games, including a season-high eight tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks in a loss to Carrollton High School on October 13.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker is regarded as the No. 8 overall prospect, the No. 1 LB, and the No. 1 recruit in Georgia in the 2026 class according to 247Sports.

Florida State holds nine verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 23 in the country. The Seminoles previously landed three-star linebacker Karon Maycock.