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Breaking down Alabama’s six early commits in the 2027 recruiting class
TL;DR
Alabama has six early commitments for the 2027 recruiting class, tied for the third-fewest in the SEC. The team is preparing for the official visit season and has already secured five-star quarterback Elijah Haven as a key addition.
Key points
- Alabama has six early commitments for the 2027 recruiting class
- Tied for third-fewest commitments in the SEC
- Five-star quarterback Elijah Haven is a key addition
- Official visit season is approaching
- Alabama's recruiting strategy is measured
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Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer (Jordan Godfree / Imagn Images)
Much like it did a year ago, Alabama has taken a measured approach early in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
As we near the beginning of official visit season later this month, the Tide have just six commitments so far — tied for the third-fewest of any program in the SEC. 2026 was a similar story at this time, but that changed quickly once June and July hit, and no school was hotter on the recruiting trail than Alabama.
Kalen DeBoer and Co. are in the mix again for some elite prospects, but already got arguably their biggest target on the board with the addition of five-star quarterback Elijah Haven last month.
The No. 1 QB in the Rivals Industry Ranking, Haven chose ‘Bama over Florida, Georgia, and a host of other programs. The quarterback development of DeBoer — both in Tuscaloosa and at Washington — was a big reason why.
“Coach DeBoer is a great guy and an amazing coach. He produces at the QB level and he’s done a great job of that,” he told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman. “With Ty (Simpson) this year, they did a helluva job this season. Coach DeBoer is the leading factor of that, and that definitely is reassuring to have a head coach in that position and also to be able to lead the quarterbacks in that way.”
Alongside Haven, the Tide — whose class ranks No. 26 nationally right now — have a pair of other blue-chip commitments in tight end Colt Lumpris and quarterback Trent Seaborn. The passer duo will become the first pair of players committed to the same school to participate in prestigious Elite 11 Finals since and did in 2018.
Q&A
Who are Alabama's early commits for the 2027 recruiting class?
Alabama currently has six early commitments for the 2027 recruiting class, including five-star quarterback Elijah Haven.
How does Alabama's 2027 recruiting class compare to other SEC programs?
With six commitments, Alabama is tied for the third-fewest in the SEC for the 2027 recruiting cycle.
What is Alabama's recruiting strategy for the 2027 class?
Alabama is taking a measured approach early in the recruiting cycle, similar to last year, and is expected to ramp up efforts as the official visit season begins.