Nation's No. 1 Quarterback, LSU Football Target Predicted To Commit To SEC Rival

The LSU Tigers remain in the race for the highly-touted signal-caller, one SEC program pulling away.

Courtesy of Elijah Haven's Instagram.

Baton Rouge (La.) Dunham School five-star quarterback Elijah Haven will make his way to Tuscaloosa this weekend for the LSU Tigers versus Alabama Crimson Tide SEC showdown.

Haven, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, has checked in with multiple programs across the country this fall with both LSU and Alabama receiving unofficial visits from the top-ranked recruit.

The Louisiana native has emerged as the crown jewel in next year's recruiting cycle with schools from coast-to-coast battling for the Bayou State star.

Haven was named the MaxPreps National Sophomore Football Player of the Year after accounting for over 4,000 yards of total offense and 58 total touchdowns in 2024 while leading Dunham to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the Division III Select state title game.

The 6-foot-5, 215-pounder completed 206 of his 324 passing attempts (63.6%) while tossing for 3,137 yards and 37 touchdowns with only seven interceptions.

Courtesy of Elijah Haven's Instagram.

On the ground, he showcased his dual-threat ability with 937 rushing yards on 170 carries for 21 touchdowns.

Now, as five-star quarterback navigates his junior campaign, he is evaluating contenders with recent visits to see the LSU Tigers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators.

The hometown Tigers have emerged as contenders in this one, but one SEC rival is generating buzz as of late: Alabama.

Following a recent visit to Tuscaloosa last month, Haven began trending Alabama's way, but now there's another piece to keep tabs on.

247Sports Brett Greenberg has logged a prediction in favor of the Crimson Tide to win out and land Haven's commitment.

Courtesy of Elijah Haven's Instagram.

Kalen DeBoer and Co. have emerged as threats in the "Haven Sweepstakes" with the program set to get a second unofficial visit this weekend.

As it currently stands, Haven has visits locked in to see the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers on the docket - as planned prior to the 2025 season - but that could certainly change amid a rigorous recruitment.

247Sports' Andrew Ivins has raved about Haven and the potential he attains after dominating the prep scene across his first two seasons with his high school squad.

"Supersized quarterback with first-round pick potential if he can put it all together. Possesses an excellent combination of strength and athleticism to go along with impressive competitive drive and football character. Earned MaxPreps National Sophomore Player of the Year honors after a 10th-grade campaign in which he posted a 14-1 record and accounted for 56 total touchdowns," Ivins wrote.

"Showed everything you wanted to see from a young signal caller in a championship setting as he mounted a comeback effort with his arm and legs while taking his fair share of blows. Has frequently been featured on designed runs and has both the power and agility to boost a rushing attack, but is more than capable of winning through the air and from the pocket."

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