The Texas Longhorns concluded a major recruiting weekend, welcoming a large group of prospects to campus from Friday through Sunday. Among them were several top 2026 recruits, with four ultimately committing to Texas during or shortly after their visits.
Throughout June, the Longhorns will continue to host prospects every weekend, as it’s one of the most crucial months on the recruiting calendar outside of December and February. With another group of visitors on the horizon, Texas is now shifting focus to preparing for a key opportunity to impress Xavier Griffin.
Griffin, a standout from Gainesville, Georgia, is a five-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s listed as the No. 2 linebacker in the nation, the No. 4 overall recruit from Georgia, and the No. 27 player in the country.
After decommitting from USC in May, Griffin plans to announce his college decision on June 29. Like many in his class, he’s using the summer to complete his official visits. He has already visited Ohio State and Alabama, and his next stop is Austin to meet with the Longhorns. Following his Texas visit, he’s scheduled to check out Florida State and USC, before making his final decision just nine days after returning from Southern California.
According to 247Sports analyst Andrew Ivins, Griffin draws comparisons to Jihaad Campbell, a recent first-round NFL pick and former Alabama linebacker. Ivins describes Griffin as a versatile defender with elite athleticism, capable of excelling in both on- and off-ball roles. He can rush the passer, defend the run, and drop into coverage. While he still has room to grow in terms of technique and physical strength, he’s seen as a high-upside player who could thrive in a variety of defensive schemes in the Big Ten or SEC.
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