Nation's No. 6 RB Nigel Newkirk names top six schools

The 5'11" 195-pound running back is considering LSU, USC, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:07am

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Gainesville (Ga.) four-star running back Nigel Newkirk, ranked as the No. 6 RB in the 2027 Rivals300, has narrowed his list of potential college destinations down to six top programs: LSU, USC, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama.

Why it matters

Newkirk is one of the most highly sought-after running back recruits in the 2027 class, and his decision on where to play college football will have a significant impact on the recruiting landscape and the future of several top programs.

The details

Newkirk, a 5'11" 195-pound running back from Gainesville, Georgia, has amassed a lengthy offer list from some of the top college football programs in the country. On Wednesday, he announced his top six schools via Twitter, narrowing down his options to LSU, USC, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama.

  • Newkirk announced his top six schools on March 18, 2026.

The players

Nigel Newkirk

A four-star running back from Gainesville, Georgia, ranked as the No. 6 RB in the 2027 Rivals300.

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What they’re saying

“NEWS: Four-Star RB Nigel Newkirk is down to 6 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals”

— Hayes Fawcett, Rivals reporter

The takeaway

Newkirk's decision on where to play college football will be closely watched, as he is one of the top running back recruits in the 2027 class and his commitment could have a significant impact on the recruiting landscape and the future of several top programs.