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No. 1 Quarterback in America, Elijah Haven, Set for Key Visits to LSU, Alabama, Georgia, and More
By Zack Nagy | 16 Hours Ago
BATON ROUGE, La. — The recruiting battle for the top high school quarterback in the nation is heating up as five-star prospect Elijah Haven, the No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2027, is set to embark on a pivotal stretch of unofficial visits this fall.
A standout at The Dunham School in Baton Rouge, Haven has emerged as the crown jewel of the 2027 recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound quarterback has earned national recognition not only for his physical tools and football IQ but also for a remarkable sophomore campaign that placed him squarely on the radar of elite college football programs from coast to coast.
A Record-Breaking Sophomore Season
Haven’s meteoric rise in the recruiting ranks follows a dominant 2024 season, where he was named the MaxPreps National Sophomore Player of the Year. Leading Dunham to a 14–1 record and an appearance in the Division III Select state championship game, he compiled jaw-dropping numbers:
Passing: 206 completions on 324 attempts (63.6%), 3,137 yards, 37 touchdowns, 7 interceptions
Rushing: 937 yards on 170 carries, 21 touchdowns
Total Offense: Over 4,000 yards, 58 total touchdowns
His blend of size, mobility, and arm talent has drawn comparisons to top NFL quarterback prospects, and now, college football’s powerhouse programs are lining up to make their pitch.
Unofficial Visit Schedule: A Crucial Fall Ahead
Haven has set a packed unofficial visit slate this fall, giving him a closer look at the environments, coaching staffs, and systems of several top contenders:
September 13: LSU Tigers (vs. Florida Gators)
September 27: Penn State Nittany Lions
October 4: Florida Gators
October 18: Alabama Crimson Tide
November 15: Georgia Bulldogs
November 29: Auburn Tigers
These visits will serve as key touchpoints in Haven’s recruitment, allowing him to experience game-day atmospheres and build relationships with coaching staffs—many of whom view him as a future face of their program.
LSU: The Hometown Favorite?
The LSU Tigers, led by head coach Brian Kelly, will get the first visit of the stretch when Haven attends the high-profile Week 3 SEC matchup against Florida in Tiger Stadium. As a Baton Rouge native, LSU has the hometown advantage, but the competition will be fierce.
Still, LSU’s early positioning in the visit schedule could prove significant, especially as they look to land their first five-star quarterback since Walker Howard in 2022 (who later transferred).
The National Pursuit Begins
While LSU may be the local favorite, national powers like Alabama, Georgia, and Florida are expected to make aggressive pushes for Haven’s commitment. With each school boasting Heisman-level QB pedigrees and national title aspirations, Haven’s decision will likely shape the recruiting landscape for years to come.
With over a year and a half before he can sign a letter of intent, Elijah Haven’s recruitment is still in its early stages—but this fall’s visits could go a long way in determining where the No. 1 quarterback in America ultimately lands.
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