Clear separation
Alabama's Elijah Haven is the only 90-plus quarterback on the SEC board and the No. 1 dual-threat passer nationally.
Recruiting & Rosters
The Roster Room
Class rankings create the headline. Verified traits, eligibility distribution and the path to meaningful snaps determine whether the roster actually improves.
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2027 SEC Quarterback Board
The League's Next Arms
Every current SEC quarterback commitment, ordered by ESPN grade. Pocket-passer and dual-threat position ranks live on separate national boards, so both the grade and the archetype matter.
The next tier
LSU's Peyton Houston and Texas A&M's Jayce Johnson share an 83 grade. Both rank No. 3 in their respective quarterback types.
Double takes
Alabama, Oklahoma and Ole Miss have two quarterbacks committed. That creates insurance now and a retention question later.
A crowded middle
Seven SEC commitments sit between 80 and 82. Senior film, camp verification and fit will matter more than a two-point grade gap.
- 01
Elijah Haven
The Dunham School, LA
6-5 | 220 poundsDual threatNo. 1 nationally
Alabama92★★★★★ - 02
Peyton Houston
Evangel Christian Academy, LA
5-11 | 200 poundsPocket passerNo. 3 nationally
LSU83★★★★★ - 03
Jayce Johnson
Lowndes High School, GA
6-4 | 210 poundsDual threatNo. 3 nationally
Texas A&M83★★★★★ - 04
Davin Davidson
Cardinal Mooney High School, FL
6-7 | 210 poundsPocket passerNo. 6 nationally
Florida82★★★★★ - 05
Colton Nussmeier
Archbishop Rummel, LA
6-3 | 195 poundsPocket passerNo. 8 nationally
Georgia82★★★★★ - 06
Jake Nawrot
John Hersey High School, IL
6-4 | 190 poundsPocket passerNo. 7 nationally
Kentucky82★★★★★ - 07
Braylen Warren
Westside High School, NE
6-1 | 210 poundsPocket passerNo. 9 nationally
Missouri82★★★★★ - 08
Trent Seaborn
Thompson High School, AL
6-1 | 205 poundsPocket passerNo. 14 nationallyAlabama80★★★★★ - 09
Jamison Roberts
Saraland High School, AL
6-3 | 215 poundsDual threatNo. 6 nationally
Oklahoma80★★★★★ - 10
Keegan Croucher
Baylor School, TN
6-4 | 200 poundsPocket passerNo. 21 nationally
Ole Miss80★★★★★ - 11
Cason Myers
Auburn High School, AL
6-2 | 195 poundsPocket passerNo. 24 nationally
Arkansas79★★★★★ - 12
Derrick Baker
Milton High School, GA
6-1 | 230 poundsDual threatNo. 10 nationally
Tennessee78★★★★★ - 13
Ty Knutson
Smithson Valley High School, TX
6-4 | 205 poundsPocket passerNo. 25 nationally
Texas78★★★★★ - 14
Jerry Meyer III
Waxahachie High School, TX
5-11 | 170 poundsPocket passerNo. 30 nationally
South Carolina77★★★★★ - 15
Gary Chatman
Brookwood High School, GA
6-0 | 190 poundsDual threatNo. 15 nationally
Auburn76★★★★★ - 16
Noah Smith
Lawton High School, OK
6-3 | 205 poundsPocket passerNo. 51 nationallyOklahoma75★★★★★ - 17
Matthew Smith
Santa Margarita Catholic, CA
6-1 | 190 poundsPocket passerNo. 47 nationally
Vanderbilt75★★★★★ - 18
Nash Morgan
Warren Central High School, MS
6-2 | 185 poundsDual threatNo. 17 nationally
Mississippi State74★★★★★ - 19
Crews Jenkins
Brentwood Academy, TN
5-11 | 175 poundsPocket passerNo. 57 nationallyOle Miss74★★★★★
Updated Aug. 9, 2026. Grades, measurements and position ranks reflect the current ESPN 2027 SEC commitment board. Commitments can change.
Illustrative Roster Needs
Five Positions to Build Through
This sample board assumes a returning starter at quarterback, limited tackle depth and a need for more disruption in the front seven.
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Offensive tackle
Prioritize verified length, independent hand usage and the feet to stay square in true pass sets. One portal addition protects the floor while the high school signees develop.
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Edge rusher
The board needs one speed rusher with real bend and one longer body who can set the edge, reduce inside and affect multiple protection plans.
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Defensive tackle
Look for an early-down anchor with gap discipline and a second interior player who can win a one-on-one pass-rush rep.
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Cornerback
Verified speed is the entry point. Recovery burst, ball production and comfort playing press or off-man decide the order.
- 0505
Quarterback
Take one every cycle. Evaluate accuracy from different platforms, processing against rotation and whether the passer creates answers on money downs.
Roster Math
Four Numbers Behind the Class Ranking
The composite score is useful context, but it does not measure whether a class fits the roster it will join.
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Eligibility distribution
A room with four players can still be thin if three have the same remaining eligibility and no underclassman is being developed.
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High school vs. portal split
High school recruiting builds continuity. Portal recruiting should solve a defined short-term problem, not replace the entire development plan.
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Path to snaps
The strongest pitch connects the depth chart, the scheme and the specific traits that can get a prospect on the field.
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Attrition risk
Track expiring eligibility, likely draft departures and buried players who may seek a clearer opportunity elsewhere.
Recruiting Cycle
When the Evaluation Changes
A sample planning view of the major phases that move a prospect from identification to a signed roster spot.
- EVAL01
Spring evaluation
The staff matches junior film with measurements, track times, multi-sport context and in-person movement.
- CAMP02
On-campus evaluation
Position drills and competitive periods test coachability, movement skill and whether the verified frame matches the tape.
- VISIT03
In-season official visits
Game day sells the environment. Meetings with the position coach and a clear development plan usually decide the substance of the visit.
- SIGN04
Early signing period
The staff closes the high school class, protects committed players and recalculates immediate needs before portal movement accelerates.
- PORTAL05
Transfer evaluation
College film, snap history, remaining eligibility and scheme fit matter more than a prospect's former high school ranking.
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