Alabama football’s freshman linebacker and former five-star Xavier Griffin looks as if he will be ready to contribute in year one in off-season workouts.
Alabama freshman LB Xavier Griffin has been putting in work ahead of year 1.
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— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) June 10, 2026
The Crimson Tide announced the signing of Griffin and listed him at 200 pounds, and this prompted many to be concerned about his weight as a 6-foot-3 linebacker. By the time spring football came around, Griffin had gotten up to 222 pounds after a few months in Tuscaloosa.
His weight is now trending to not be a problem for Griffin this fall. He will likely be a contributor on special teams and possibly as a depth piece for Alabama in defense during his first season in Tuscaloosa.
The former five-star took snaps at inside linebacker and as an edge defender in the Crimson Tide’s spring game.
Alabama freshman linebacker Xavier Griffin hitting the sled while working with the Tide’s inside linebackers.https://t.co/QvWU0Mi0fq pic.twitter.com/XIKPN8Sqi0
— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) April 7, 2026
Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.
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