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USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Notre Dame misses out on Zavion Griffin-Haynes, who commits to North Carolina
Notre Dame misses out on Zavion Griffin-Haynes, who commits to North Carolina The edge rusher will play with his brother instead of joining the Fighting Irish Notre Dame has missed out on a top recruiting target. The Fighting Irish had made an offer to edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Haynes in December, but Griffin-Haynes has committed to North Carolina, where he'll play alongside his brother Jayden, who has also committed to the Tar Heels. Jayden is a linebacker. Zavion had initially committed to North Carolina when Mack Brown was still the head coach. He reopened his recruiting after Brown was replaced by Bill Belichick, but has now reconfirmed that he'll be playing in Chapel Hill. 'It is great to be committed to North Carolina and to be going to the same school as my brother,' Zavion told On3 Sports. 'It came down to development, relationships and academics for me. I am planning to come in, work hard and play early.' Griffin-Hayes is coming out of Rolesville, N.C., which is under two hours from campus. He'll be playing close to home. Notre Dame, meanwhile, will continue trying to secure other commitments at the edge position. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
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 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 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. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
