Alabama's top 10 football recruits for 2027 include Gunner Rivers and Jaylen Scott
The top class of 2027 recruits ahead of the 2026 Alabama high school football season.
Alabama may be better known for college football, but high school football in the state is not so quietly becoming one of the most important hotbeds for elite talent. Year in and year out, the state produces some of the best players in the country. This year's class is no different.
From a legacy quarterback destined to shine at the next level to a plethora of linemen and skill positions ready for college ball, there aren't many states with better 2027 recruits than what Alabama has this year. Here's a look at the top 10 players from the Yellowhammer State in the 2027 class. 1.
Gunner Rivers, St. Michael Catholic (Fairhope) Position: Quarterback Height: 6-3. 5 Weight: 205 Commitment: NC State Football recruiting notes: Gunner, who is the son of former NFL quarterback Phillip Rivers, was excellent during his junior season.
He completed 69% of his passes for 3,176 yards and 46 touchdowns. 2. Jaylen Scott, Williamson (Mobile) Position: Safety Height: 6-0 Weight: 165 Commitment: Oklahoma Football recruiting notes: Scott put up massive numbers for the 12-1 Lions in 2025.