Georgia DL Elijah Griffin named among top rated freshmen in College Football 26
Griffin was a five-star defensive lineman who went to Savannah Christian Prep in Savannah, Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound defensive lineman was named the Georgia Class AAA Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2023 and was named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 Team in 2024.
He was the No. 1 defensive lineman and No. 3 overall recruit in the class of 2025. He is the fourth-highest recruit in Georgia's history, only behind Nolan Smith, Ellis Robinson IV, and Justin Fields. He has also earned comparisons to NFL All-Pro Jalen Carter.
Griffin is tied with Clemson defensive lineman Amare Adams at an 82 and behind 83 overall running backs Harlem Barry (LSU) and Gideon Davidson (Clemson), and 84-overall Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore.
Overall, Georgia has an 88 team rating, which is sixth-highest in the nation. The Bulldogs the nation's fourth-best defense (92 rating) and the 13th-best offense (82 rating).
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