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Alabama Locks In No. 1 QB Recruit Elijah Haven

4/26/2026

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DeBoer Secures Haven

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer secured five-star quarterback Elijah Haven’s verbal commitment on April 25, 2026.
Haven, the No. 1 quarterback and No. 2 2027 recruit, posted 3,931 passing yards, 62 touchdowns, a 72.3% completion rate, 794 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, becoming Alabama’s second 2027 quarterback alongside Trent Seaborn.
He chose Alabama over Georgia, Auburn, Florida and Kentucky because familiarity with DeBoer, coordinator Ryan Grubb and quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis influenced his decision.

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Haven Commits

Haven committed to Alabama on April 25, 2026, finalizing his recruitment.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart intensified his final-week push after late coaching changes at Florida and Auburn in 2025 redirected recruiting focus.
LSU Director of Performance Innovation Jack Marucci administered elite-level processing tests to Haven, noting his high ceiling.
The commitment was announced during NFL Draft weekend, giving the recruitment extra national media exposure.

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DeBoer Secures Haven

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer secured five-star quarterback Elijah Haven’s verbal commitment on April 25, 2026.
Haven, the No. 1 quarterback and No. 2 2027 recruit, posted 3,931 passing yards, 62 touchdowns, a 72.3% completion rate, 794 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, becoming Alabama’s second 2027 quarterback alongside Trent Seaborn.
He chose Alabama over Georgia, Auburn, Florida and Kentucky because familiarity with DeBoer, coordinator Ryan Grubb and quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis influenced his decision.

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