Top 2027 QB Recruit Elijah Haven Narrows List to Alabama, Georgia

The 5-star Louisiana prospect will announce his college decision on April 25.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:04am

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Elijah Haven, the No. 1 quarterback and No. 11 overall recruit in the 2027 class, has narrowed his college options down to Alabama and Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has taken multiple visits to Alabama and also attended a camp at Georgia. Haven will announce his final decision on April 25.

Why it matters

Landing elite quarterback recruits is crucial for top college football programs as they look to build championship-caliber rosters. Both Alabama and Georgia are powerhouses in the SEC and are vying to secure Haven's commitment, which would be a major recruiting victory for whichever school he chooses.

The details

In three seasons as the starting quarterback for Dunham School, Haven has thrown for 9,229 yards, 134 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, while also rushing for 2,383 yards and 44 touchdowns. He is considered a 'supersized quarterback' with the tools to potentially be the 'face of the franchise' for his future college program.

  • Haven will announce his college decision on April 25, 2026.
  • He has visited Alabama on five occasions, most recently for the Crimson Tide's A-Day spring game on April 11, 2026.
  • Haven picked up his offer from Georgia while attending a camp there in June 2025, and has visited the Bulldogs' campus once for a game against Texas in November.

The players

Elijah Haven

A 5-star quarterback recruit from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ranked as the No. 1 QB and No. 11 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The SEC powerhouse program that has offered Haven a scholarship and hosted him on multiple visits.

Georgia Bulldogs

The other SEC contender that has offered Haven and hosted him on at least one campus visit.

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What they’re saying

“Elijah Haven is a supersized quarterback that is going to have a chance to be the face of the franchise with his tools.”

— Andrew Ivins, 247Sports director of scouting

What’s next

Haven will announce his college decision on April 25, 2026, choosing between Alabama and Georgia.

The takeaway

The recruitment of elite quarterback prospects like Elijah Haven is a high-stakes game for top college football programs. Both Alabama and Georgia are making a strong push to land the Louisiana standout, underscoring the importance of securing top-tier talent at the game's most crucial position.