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Elijah Haven could be first recruiting domino to fall for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama.
This past Saturday, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide landed a commitment from the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2027, Elijah Haven.
While Haven’s commitment alone is notable, recruiting insiders believe it could have been the spark that ignites Alabama’s entire 2027 recruiting class.
On the surface, Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class has started quietly. Haven becomes just the third addition since late March and is just one of 6 total commits so far.
But here’s the twist: this is exactly how Alabama likes it.
Under DeBoer, the Crimson Tide has made a habit of building momentum later in the cycle. While other programs load up early, Alabama tends to surge during official visit season, particularly from late May through the summer.
That window is rapidly approaching, and Haven’s commitment could signal a surge for the Crimson Tide.
Quarterbacks, especially elite ones, don’t just join recruiting classes. They shape them.
Haven, widely regarded as the No. 1 QB in the 2027 class, brings more than talent. He brings influence on other potential targets.
Given Haven’s pedigree, other elite offensive players will want to join him in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama is preparing for four straight weeks of official visits, with its biggest recruiting weekend set for May 29–31. That stretch is expected to feature a heavy concentration of top 2027 targets, and potentially multiple decisions.
Momentum in recruiting often builds quickly. One commitment leads to another. Then another.
And Alabama is positioning itself for exactly that kind of run.
Andrew Bone of BamaOnline recently released a list of players that Crimson Tide fans should be on commitment watch for.
Stacey Blackwood Stacey Blackwood covers college football for Heavy.com with a primary focus on the Alabama Crimson Tide football. A veteran sports writer and podcaster, his work has appeared with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group through both Roll Tide Wire and Buffaloes Wire. In addition to his writing, Blackwood is the host of “Tide Talk Live” on the Bleav Network, where he has several years of experience providing in-depth coverage of Alabama football, including recruiting, roster analysis, game previews, and postgame breakdowns. More about Stacey Blackwood
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