🚨 Bama Just Landed a Beast: Xavier Griffin Is In, and No Saban Didn’t Pull the Strings
Alabama just scored big for its 2026 football squad. Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin ditched USC and announced on June 29 that he’s taking his talents to Tuscaloosa. And yes, Bama fans—he’s the highest-rated recruit they’ve got right now.
So why the change of heart? Griffin says his visit to Alabama in June sealed the deal.
“It was unmatched,” he told WAAY 31. “It just felt like home.”
It’s a full-circle moment for Griffin, who grew up in Huntsville, AL, rocking Crimson Tide gear and dreaming of wearing that jersey. Now it’s real, and the man’s ready to chase a natty.
“I think that’s what we’re going to do,” he said confidently.
👀 But Wait… Was Nick Saban Behind This?
Twitter’s been buzzing with rumors that retired legend Nick Saban secretly helped land Griffin. But both Griffin and his mom are shutting that all the way down.
“The haters just want to talk,” Griffin said. “They said Saban can’t save us, now they’re saying he did? Pick a side.”
His mom even jumped on Twitter to clear things up:
“Coach DeBoer and his staff did a great job! I met Saban once but he wasn’t involved at all,” she posted. “@crob45 is the 🐐 that got my son to Bama!”
So What Is Saban Doing These Days?
Although Saban’s retired, he’s still on Alabama’s payrollpulling in a cool $500K per year. He has popped up occasionally, meeting with a few in-state recruits, but insiders say that’s more of a rarity than a regular thing.
In short? He’s chilling, not recruiting.
The Tide Keeps Rolling
Coach Kalen DeBoer is already making moves. Griffin’s commitment brings Bama’s 2026 class up to 19 recruits and momentum’s building.
Roll Tide, baby.
Xavier Griffin Joins Bama! Is Coach Saban Still Pulling Strings Behind the Scenes?
