LSU Tigers lose four-star RB Nigel Newkirk to Alabama in 2027 recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Four-star running back Nigel Newkirk has committed to Alabama, opting for the Crimson Tide over LSU, Ohio State, and Michigan. This decision comes shortly after LSU lost another elite prospect, four-star wide receiver Miguel Whitley, to Ole Miss. The Tigers have struggled in the 2027 recruiting cycle, holding only five commitments so far. LSU's recruitment efforts for running backs will continue, with interest in Jayden Miles, a four-star prospect from Baton Rouge.
- •Nigel Newkirk is ranked as the No. 6 RB in the 2027 Rivals300.
- •LSU has only five recruits committed to the 2027 class so far.
- •LSU lost Miguel Whitley to Ole Miss prior to Newkirk's decision.
- •The Tigers are pursuing 2027 RB Jayden Miles from Baton Rouge.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — LSU Tigers lose another elite skill player in the 2027 recruiting class to an SEC, and they desperately needed him
"The LSU Tigers have done well recruiting in the 2027 class and cycle, all things considered.
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