5-Star QB Ranked No. 1 Among Uncommitted 2027 College Football Prospects

Elijah Haven could be headed to Tuscaloosa, if the recruiting gurus are on the money with their prediction.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp planes of color and overlapping shapes representing the dynamic nature of the sport.The complex recruitment of elite quarterback prospect Elijah Haven has college football's top programs vying for his commitment.Baton Rouge Today

The most highly sought after quarterback in the 2027 college football recruiting class is Elijah Haven, a five-star prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Haven was recently listed as the No. 1 ranked uncommitted 2027 college football prospect in the country at any position, according to the latest standings unveiled by 247Sports. Alabama remains the near consensus favorite to ultimately sign Haven to its 2027 recruiting class.

Why it matters

Recruiting top high school talent, especially at the quarterback position, is critical for elite college football programs looking to maintain their competitive edge. Haven's status as the top uncommitted 2027 prospect has made him a major target for the nation's top programs, with Alabama currently seen as the favorite to land his commitment.

The details

Haven established a new state record in Louisiana as a passer last fall, covering 4,714 yards in the air and scoring 73 touchdowns in total, the latter being a state high school record. He threw 62 touchdown passes while making good on 72.3 percent of his attempts and throwing only seven interceptions while averaging almost 281 yards per game. Haven also ran for 794 more yards and another 11 touchdowns. These numbers represent a marked increase in production from his prior varsity season, when Haven threw 37 touchdowns against only 7 interceptions while covering 3,137 yards in the air and running for 948 yards and 21 touchdowns.

  • In the 2024 season, Haven had a career high 21 touchdowns on the ground.
  • Last fall, Haven set a new state record in Louisiana as a passer, covering 4,714 yards in the air and scoring 73 touchdowns in total.

The players

Elijah Haven

A five-star quarterback prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was recently listed as the No. 1 ranked uncommitted 2027 college football prospect in the country at any position.

Alabama

The SEC powerhouse that remains the near consensus favorite to ultimately sign Elijah Haven to its 2027 recruiting class.

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What’s next

Elijah Haven's college decision will be closely watched by college football fans and analysts alike, as he is considered one of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. Alabama is currently seen as the favorite to land his commitment, but other elite programs will likely continue to pursue him aggressively.

The takeaway

Elijah Haven's emergence as the top uncommitted 2027 college football prospect highlights the intense competition among the nation's elite programs to land top high school talent, especially at the quarterback position. His record-setting performance in Louisiana has only heightened the interest in his recruitment, with Alabama currently viewed as the frontrunner to secure his commitment.