Elijah Haven, No. 1 quarterback in Class of 2027, commits to Alabama over Georgia

Another five-star quarterback is headed to Alabama.Head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff picked up a commitment from Baton Rouge, La., native Elijah Haven on Saturday afternoon, marking the second time in three years the Crimson Tide have earned a commitment from a five-star at the sport’s most important position. Two years ago, before he coached his first game in Tuscaloosa, DeBoer secured a commitment from Keelon Russell, the No. 2 quarterback in the 2025 cycle in the 247Sports Composite.Haven is ranked No. 22 overall and the No. 1 QB in the Class of 2027. roll tide 🐘 #committed pic.twitter.com/N13qbsQW9I — Elijah Haven (@elijahhaven05) April 25, 2026Despite living right in LSU’s backyard, Lane Kiffin and the Tigers weren’t a major part of his recruitment, with Haven picking the Crimson Tide over Georgia, Florida and Auburn. LSU, meanwhile, already has a pledge from four-star quarterback Peyton Houston, who committed during the Brian Kelly era out of Shreveport, La.Advertisement