Top Alabama football commit to reportedly visit Big Ten program
One of Alabama's top 2027 commits is reportedly set to visit a Big Ten program in the coming weeks. The running back has been committed since May.
According to Rivals' Chad Simmons, a highly-rated Alabama Crimson Tide running back commit named Nigel Newkirk will reportedly visit a Big Ten school in the coming weeks. Newkirk, a four-star prospect and the No. 16 running back in the class, is currently the No. 226 nationally among 2027 Alabama commits. He has been a Crimson Tide fan since May 2026.
Newkirk is one of two running backs in Alabama's 2027 class, alongside three-star Tai Phillips. The Alabama Crimson Tide currently have 16 commitments in their 2027 class, ranking No. 32 nationally.
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