Nebraska football set to host a four-star edge defender
Nebraska football set to host a four-star edge defender
Nebraska football is set to host 2026 four-star edge defender Zavion Griffin-Haynes for an official visit on June 13. This was reported by On3's Chad Simmons earlier this week.
The edge defender is the 169th overall player in the 2026 class, the eighth overall player in the state of North Carolina, and the 17th overall player at his position, according to Rivals rankings.
Griffin will visit Clemson on May 30, Michigan on June 6, Nebraska on June 13, and Florida State on June 20.
He had 48 total tackles last season and 12.5 tackles for loss, according to statistics from Maxpreps.com. He proved his worth as a pass-rusher as well, recording 20 quarterback hurries.
The 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class has four commitments. That ranks 60th overall in the country according to Rivals.com team rankings.
Griffin would give the Nebraska football program another talented edge defender that could rush the passer. He could fit well schematically in John Butler's defense.
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