2027 Football Recruiting: The Race for the Most Coveted Prospects
From Monshun Sales’s Alabama roots to Xavier Sabb’s Oregon lean, the 2027 class is being charted by a series of official trips and emerging preferences.
Jun 23, 2026
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Top 2027 High School Football Seniors Lock In College Destinations
As the official visit season wraps up, the nation’s highest‑rated seniors in the Class of 2027 have announced their college commitments, setting the stage for a new wave of talent on campus this fall.
Jun 23, 2026
Four-Star Safety Andre Hyppolite Commits to Miami Hurricanes
Andre Hyppolite, a top-ranked safety from North Miami Beach, announced his pledge to the University of Miami, choosing the Hurricanes over Georgia and Florida. The commitment elevates Miami's class to No. 2 nationally and adds to a wave of five-star talent.
Jun 18, 2026
Four-Star Safety Andre Hyppolite Commits to Miami Hurricanes
Andre Hyppolite, a four-star safety from North Miami Beach, announced his commitment to the University of Miami, ending a recruitment that also featured heavy interest from Georgia and Florida. His pledge elevates Miami’s 2027 class to the second spot nationally.
Jun 18, 2026
Five-Star Cornerback Hayden Stepp Weighs Elite Visits as Alabama Leads the Pack
Top 2027 defensive back Hayden Stepp, a Las Vegas native, is being courted by Alabama, Georgia, Oregon and California. With Alabama currently leading, each program is leveraging official visits to secure his commitment.
Jun 8, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Top Running Back Nigel Newkirk
Nigel Newkirk, a consensus four-star running back from Gainesville High School, has pledged to Alabama, joining a 2027 class that already features Elijah Haven and Kenneth Simon II.
Jun 1, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Four-Star Running Back Nigel Newkirk for 2027 Class
Alabama's 2027 football recruiting class received a boost when four-star running back Nigel Newkirk announced his commitment after an official visit to Tuscaloosa.
May 31, 2026
Alabama’s 2027 Recruiting Surge: Key Visits and Commitments Shape the Future
Alabama is leveraging a wave of high‑profile visits and early commitments to build momentum for the upcoming 2026 season.
May 29, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide Courts Elite 2027 Talent in Crucial Off‑Season Push
Alabama's off‑season recruiting surge brings a wave of top‑rated prospects, from five‑star quarterback Elijah Haven to five‑star wideout Monshun Sales, as the Crimson Tide aims to solidify its 2027 class before the June 21 quiet‑period deadline.
May 29, 2026
Five-Star Cornerback Hayden Stepp Weighs Oregon Among Top Contenders
Hayden Stepp, a five-star cornerback from Bishop Gorman High School, has narrowed his recruitment to Oregon, Alabama, Georgia and Cal. His choice will be shaped by Oregon's defensive coordinator Chris Hampton, Cal's academic reputation, and the influence of coaches Dan Lanning and Tosh Lupoi, with a final decision expected after official visits.
May 28, 2026
Oregon’s 2027 Recruiting Class Poised for a Boost with Top Prospects
Oregon is set to host two of the nation’s most coveted 2027 recruits, Landen Williams‑Callis and Hayden Stepp, in May and June. Their decisions could reshape the Ducks’ roster and reinforce the program’s rise under head coach Dan Lanning.
May 21, 2026
Alabama’s 2027 Football Recruiting Class Poised for a Strategic Shift
The Crimson Tide's upcoming 2027 recruiting class will be smaller but more focused, targeting key in-state prospects at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive line.
May 11, 2026