He Grew Up in LSU’s Backyard, But Elijah Haven Is Preparing to Take Over in Tuscaloosa
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Elijah Haven, a 6'5", 220-pound five-star quarterback recruit from Dunham School in Baton Rouge, is a consensus top-two QB in the class of 2027 and holds Louisiana's high school records for passing touchdowns in a season and career.
- Haven led Dunham to a 2025 Louisiana Division III Select state title, the school's second-ever state football championship, and has earned numerous accolades including Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.
- Despite being from LSU country, Haven committed to Alabama, attracted by their consistent recruiting approach, Christian support system, and coaching staff stability despite recent changes.
- Haven has balanced football with basketball in his early years but has focused solely on football recently, working with elite quarterback development programs and aiming to improve his mechanics.
- With aspirations to win a Heisman Trophy and a Super Bowl, Haven will enroll early at Alabama in January 2026, leaving behind a close-knit family who supports his big dreams and leadership qualities on and off the field.
