Zavion Griffin-Haynes, a four-star EDGE rusher from Rolesville, North Carolina, has narrowed down his college choices to 11 schools. Standing at 6'6" and weighing 235 pounds, Griffin-Haynes is ranked among the top three EDGE prospects in North Carolina.
The University of Miami is one of his final 11 schools, along with Alabama, Florida, FSU, Georgia, NC State, Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, LSU and UNC (per On3).
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The 6’6 235 EDGE from Rolesville, NC is ranked as a Top 3 EDGE in North Carolina (per On3)
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According to Rivals, he holds a 5.9 rating and is ranked 95th nationally, 6th in the state of North Carolina, and 8th at his position. In the 2024 season, at Rolesville High School, Griffin-Haynes recorded 37 total tackles, including 11 solo tackles, and 16 quarterback hurries over eight games. His performance has positioned him as one of the leading defensive ends in his class.
Griffin-Haynes has scheduled official visits to the University of Georgia on June 6, 2025, and the University of Florida on June 13, 2025. He visited NC State on February 1, 2025, and UNC on January 25, 2025.
Griffin-Haynes was previously committed to UNC from September 8, 2024, until November 26, 2024, before reopening his recruitment. His decision to decommit has intensified interest from multiple top-tier programs, each aiming to secure his talents for their defensive lineup.
Miami received a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Ben Congdon on Monday. Congdon decided to shut down his recruitment and commit to Miami after watching the first day of spring practice. The top receiver in the class in the 2026 class also attended the first day of spring practice. Mario Cristobal seems to be making a strong push to bolster the upcoming recruiting class.
As Griffin-Haynes approaches his senior year, his upcoming visits and evaluations will play a crucial role in his final decision. Coaches and fans are eager to see where this highly touted prospect will ultimately commit.