Alabama Secures Commitment From Top 2027 QB
The Alabama Crimson Tide have landed a monumental commitment for their future, securing a verbal pledge from Elijah Haven, the consensus No. 1 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Haven, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound prospect from Baton Rouge, La., chose Alabama over a list of national powerhouses, including the Georgia Bulldogs.
Haven brings a decorated high school resume to Tuscaloosa. In 2025, he was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Louisiana after leading Dunham to a state championship with a record-setting 73 total touchdowns. His prolific junior season included 3,931 passing yards and a 72.3% completion rate, supplemented by 794 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. This commitment gives Alabama a cornerstone for its 2027 class and signals a major recruiting victory.
QUICK HITS
- Texas, Georgia Stars Hear Names Called in NFL Draft: SEC talent was on full display during the later rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins selected two Texas Longhorns, taking defensive back Michael Taaffe in the fifth round (No. 158 overall) and offensive guard DJ Campbell in the sixth round (No. 200 overall). The Cincinnati Bengals also dipped into the SEC pool, drafting Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young in the fourth round and Texas tight end Jack Endries in the sixth round (No. 221 overall).
- Guachino Pitches Sooners to Series Win Over Georgia: In a battle of ranked opponents, No. 1 Oklahoma softball defeated No. 11 Georgia 3-1 to clinch the series. Sophomore pitcher Miali Guachino was dominant, throwing a complete game and retiring 14 of the final 15 batters she faced to secure her 13th win of the season.
- Florida Lacrosse Claims Big 12 Title: The No. 4 Florida Gators women's lacrosse team captured the outright Big 12 regular-season championship with a dominant 19-6 victory over UC Davis on their Senior Day. Kaitlyn Davies and Frannie Hahn each tallied six points to lead the Gators to their 11th consecutive win and an undefeated record in conference play.
- Oklahoma Track & Field Dominates Home Meet: The Oklahoma track and field teams concluded the O Ring Alumni Open in Norman by winning 18 event titles and posting three new top-10 marks in the program's history.
PORTAL WATCH
The transfer portal continues to bring new talent to the SEC. Several programs added commitments today:
- Auburn: Sebastian Williams-Adams
- Georgia: Jeremiah Wilkinson, Jacob Wilkins
- Kentucky: Alex Wilkins
- LSU: Ron Zipper
- South Carolina: Abu Yarmah, EJ Walker
- Texas: Simeon Wilcher
RECRUITING BUZZ
The major recruiting news of the day was the landmark commitment of 2027's top-ranked quarterback, Elijah Haven, to the Alabama Crimson Tide, as detailed in our lead story.