Nation's No. 1 prospect on South Carolina campus
Savannah (Ga.) Christian Prep class of 2025 five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin is currently (Sunday afternoon) on campus at South Carolina for an unofficial visit as GamecockCentral told its subscribers on Friday was scheduled to happen.
The visit is Griffin’s first opportunity to meet new South Carolina defensive line coach Travian Robertson.
“He seems like a cool guy, just can’t wait to meet him in person (Sunday),” Griffin told GamecockCentral prior to the visit.
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The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder is the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also a Five-star Plus prospect, meaning he’s a five-star on all four services.
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The Gamecocks have been a major player for some time for Griffin, who was originally recruited to the school by Jimmy Lindsey before he took the LSU job. Lindsey actually offered Griffin for LSU on Friday.
But Robertson has worked quickly since arriving on campus last month to let Griffin know how important of a target he is and to get him scheduled to return to campus to spend time with the former Gamecock turned assistant.
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Elijah Griffin scouting report
“Highly athletic, disruptive defensive lineman who looks like the top defensive prospect in the 2025 cycle early on. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 270 pounds with a 10-inch hand prior to his sophomore season. Has the size of an interior defensive lineman with the high-end twitch and athleticism of a top pass rusher. Flies off the snap and darts into the backfield to create disruption with regularity.
“A very loose and fluid athletic, particularly at his size. Plays with outstanding leverage and body lean. Shows advanced hands at the point of attack and quickly neutralizes offensive linemen. Has the speed in pursuit to track down running backs from the back side. Phenomenal production as a sophomore with 14.5 sacks and 30 tackles for loss.
“Shows his functional strength and short area explosion in track and field, where he threw the shot put over 50 feet as a sophomore. Projects as a top defensive lineman with the ability to line up and disrupt from multiple spots on a defensive front.”
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