Alabama Football Lands First Running Back Commit in 2027 Class
Alabama has landed a commitment from running back Nigel Newkirk, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
The consensus four-star prospect is the eighth member of the Crimson Tide's 2027 recruiting class.
Newkirk was one of numerous recruits who took official visits to Tuscaloosa this weekend, and he clearly liked what he saw. Some of the other uncommitted official visitors from the past couple days included Monshun Sales, Hayden Stepp, Darrius White, Mitchell Turner, Antwan Jacksob and Osani Gayles.
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Alabama's 2027 Recruiting Class
- 5-star - Quarterback - Elijah Haven - Baton Rouge, La.
- 4-star - Linebacker - Kenneth Simon II - Brentwood, Tenn.
- 4-star - Running back - Nigel Newkirk - Gainesville, Fla.
- 3-star - Tight End - Colt Lumpris - Lawrenceville, N.J.
- 3-star - Defensive Line - AJ Pauley - Mobile, Ala.
- 3-star - Defensive Line - Stevan Thornton III - Cairo, Ga.
- 3-star - Tight End - Oakley Keegan - Liverpool, N.Y.
Alabama's 2027 Decommitments
- Colt Lumpris, 4-star TE, 6-6, 225 pounds – committed to Michigan
- Nash Johnson III, 3-star CB, 6-0, 170 pounds
- Jabarrius Garror, 4-star EDGE, 6-2 1/2, 215 pounds
- Jatori Williams, 4-star IOL, 6-5, 320 pounds – committed to Miami
- Ba'Roc Willis, 3-star EDGE, 6-3, 220 pounds – committed to Colorado
BamaCentral is keeping track of the commits with this link.
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This story was originally published May 31, 2026 at 1:37 PM.