Mississippi State Lands Commitment from In-State WR Javarious Griffin

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound prospect is ranked No. 18 in Mississippi.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:57pm

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Javarious Griffin, a wide receiver from Cleveland (Miss.) Cleveland Central, has committed to play football at Mississippi State University. Griffin visited the Bulldogs' campus on Saturday and was impressed by the coaching staff, practice, and overall atmosphere, leading him to declare "I'm home" and pledge his commitment to the program.

Why it matters

Griffin is considered one of the top high school football prospects in the state of Mississippi, and his commitment to an in-state program like Mississippi State is a significant recruiting win for the Bulldogs. The addition of Griffin bolsters Mississippi State's receiving corps and could help the team compete for a conference title in the coming seasons.

The details

During his visit, Griffin met with the coaching staff, watched practice, and took in a baseball game before deciding he wanted to be a Bulldog. He was particularly impressed by the energy and competitiveness of the first padded practice, as well as the relationship he developed with wide receivers coach Phillip Montgomery, who focused more on Griffin's personal development than just football.

  • Griffin visited Mississippi State on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • Griffin committed to the Bulldogs following his visit.

The players

Javarious Griffin

A 5-foot-11, 175-pound wide receiver prospect from Cleveland (Miss.) Cleveland Central, ranked No. 18 in the state of Mississippi.

Jeff Lebby

The head football coach at Mississippi State University.

Phillip Montgomery

The wide receivers coach at Mississippi State University.

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What they’re saying

“I'm home,”

— Javarious Griffin

“I love the way the coaches love me as a person and as a player. State has always felt genuine to me. They've constantly told me I'm the No. 1 receiver on their board. My feeling is State is home for me.”

— Javarious Griffin

“Today was the first day of pads, so the guys were itching to get out there. The one-on-ones and the trash talk stood out to me because those are great aspects of the game.”

— Javarious Griffin

“He's a great guy. Coach Montgomery is about his business and wants to see his guys win. We barely talked about football — he's more focused on me becoming a man, and that's what I like about him.”

— Javarious Griffin

What’s next

Griffin has scheduled his only official visit to return to Mississippi State.

The takeaway

Javarious Griffin's commitment to Mississippi State is a significant recruiting win for the Bulldogs, as they were able to land one of the top in-state prospects. Griffin's decision to stay home and play for the Bulldogs speaks to the program's ability to develop strong relationships with local talent and build a roster that can compete at a high level in the SEC.