Alabama's given firm date for flip decision from five-star prospect they're favored to land from Big Ten

On3's commitment predictor, which is not a great measure of future decisions, has Alabama with a slight lead over the Seminoles and Buckeyes in the race. Obviously, this could swing in a significant manner.

Alabama has already snagged four-star edge-rusher Jamarion Matthews from Gainesville High School, which is where Griffin attends.

On3's Steve Wiltfong reported the following:

Christian Robinson has been leading the charge in recruiting Griffin to Alabama. It’s a program he’s always loved. He has family in Tuscaloosa. I think the other three need to make a move on the Tide in the final month.

Alabama is in great position to land several five-stars and top targets going into summer. The prediction in favor of the Crimson Tide for Griffin joins five-star forecasts for receiver Cederian Morgan and Ezavier Crowell. Beyond those prospects, I still have Alabama predicted for prized tight end target Mack Sutter. I haven’t predicted it, but I also think the Crimson Tide are in strong standing with five-star edge Anthony Tank Jones.

Andrew Ivins of 247Sports favorably compared Griffin to recent Alabama star linebacker and 2025 first-round pick Jihaad Campbell.

Multi-faceted defender with a top-flight testing profile that should offer both on- and off-ball linebacker as he can rush the passer and stack against the run while also dropping back into coverage. Lanky and lean at this stage, but should undergo a major physical transformation in the coming years as he’s on the younger side for the grade and equipped with larger features. Fires out of both a two- and three-point stance in the blink of an eye and will get around obstacles with his slick agility and lateral quickness. Possess true sideline-to-sideline range and will make stops in pursuit with his gap-closing burst. Must keep evolving and developing craft while improving play strength, but projects as a potential impact player in the Big Ten or SEC that can fit into a variety of different schemes with his athletic juice and alignment flex.