No. 1 QB Elijah Haven sets commitment date

Top 2027 recruit to announce decision on April 25

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:55pm

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Elijah Haven, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class, will announce his college commitment on April 25. The five-star prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana's Dunham School is down to Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia as his final choices.

Why it matters

Haven is considered one of the top overall recruits in the 2027 cycle, ranked as the No. 11 player nationally and No. 2 in Louisiana. His commitment will be a major recruiting victory for whichever program he chooses, as he has the potential to be a program-changing quarterback at the college level.

The details

Haven told Rivals recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman that he is ready to make his college decision after thoroughly evaluating his options and the relationships he has built with the coaching staffs at Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound passer is known for his strong arm, mobility, and high football IQ.

  • Haven will announce his commitment on April 25, 2026.

The players

Elijah Haven

A five-star quarterback prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana's Dunham School, ranked as the No. 1 QB and No. 11 overall player in the 2027 recruiting class.

Alabama

One of the three finalists for Haven's commitment, Alabama is known for its elite football program and history of developing top quarterback talent.

Auburn

Another finalist for Haven's commitment, Auburn is hoping to land the top-ranked QB to bolster its future at the position.

Georgia

The third finalist for Haven's commitment, Georgia is coming off a national championship and is looking to continue its success by adding a blue-chip quarterback like Haven.

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What they’re saying

“Having the opportunity to talk to these coaches at these programs, seeing what schools I've built relationships with and what I've seen the most, which colleges and programs have prioritized me the most and who has actively tried to build relationships throughout these coaching changes, my family and I have definitely taken that all to heart and we've highlighted those schools for sure as we advance in this process.”

— Elijah Haven, Quarterback Prospect

What’s next

Haven's commitment announcement on April 25 will be a highly anticipated event, as the top quarterback prospect in the 2027 class chooses between three of the top college football programs in the country.

The takeaway

Elijah Haven's college commitment will be a major recruiting victory for whichever program he selects, as the five-star quarterback has the potential to be a program-changing talent at the next level.