Open Extended ReactionsAlabama's 2026 recruiting class landed another significant late-June recruiting boost Saturday when four-star defender Xavier Griffin, ESPN's No. 3 outside linebacker, announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide over Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. 30 overall recruit in the 2026 ESPN 300. The highest-ranked of seven ESPN 300 pledges bound for Alabama in 2026, Griffin now leads an increasingly talented Crimson Tide defensive class forming in the current cycle. Alongside Griffin, Alabama holds commitments from top-10 cornerbacks Jorden Edmonds (No.