Coaches Vie For Recruit Xavier Griffin's Elite Linebacker Talents Lately

Head Coach Mike Norvell's Pursuit of Xavier Griffin Puts North Carolina State in Proximity to Securing Iconic Recruit Coach Mike Norvell has been aggressively courting Xavier Griffin, a five-star linebacker from Georgia, according to a report by FSU Seminoles On SI. Since committing to USC in July, Griffin has maintained a strong interest in the Trojans while still entertaining suitors from nearby programs, including Tennessee, as of currently.

Griffin's comp Casa visit to Florida State took place earlier this month, as the St. Thomas Aquinas product eyed furthering his academic and athletic pursuits. A close look at NCAA recruiting metrics reveals that Griffin, measuring 6-foot-3 and weighing 200 pounds, is regarded as the No. 8 overall prospect, "No." 1 Light... and No. 1 in Georgia for the 2026 cycle by 247Sports.

Florida State's efforts to secure Griffin are already elevated by the presence of Coach Norvell, whose attendance at both Griffin's junior day and potential subsequent official visits could aid in tying up the loose ends of the recruitment. The North Carolina State program currently ranks No. 10 nationally in terms of verbal commitments... including that of Griffin's teammate - courtesy of FSU Seminoles On SI.

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Mike Norvell is a college football coach who currently serves as the head coach of Seminole SC, a position he took in 2018. He had previously served as the head coach of Arkansas State University. Under his leadership, Arkansas State experienced a resurgence in success, winning the Walson Conference championship in his final season with the team.

Norvell is highly regarded as one of the top coaching minds in college football.

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Head coach Mike Norvell is trying to make that a reality. On Wednesday, Norvell was all over the place, including the state of Georgia to check in with five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin. After committing to USC in July, Griffin is still entertaining potential suitors ahead of his senior season. In fact, Griffin was on Florida State's campus earlier this month to attend a junior day. Tennessee is another program pushing hard to flip him from the Trojans. To this point, Griffin hasn't backed off his pledge to Lincoln Riley despite the southeast powers who are showing him attention.