No. 1 College Football QB Prospect Linked to Unexpected College Football Program

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Elijah Haven, a standout 6-foot-5, 215-pound dual-threat quarterback from The Dunham School in Baton Rouge, is gaining national attention. As a freshman, Haven completed 67.7% of his passes for 2,205 yards and 35 touchdowns, alongside 641 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, leading his team to a district championship. His sophomore year saw further improvement with 3,093 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, along with 925 rushing yards and 19 scores, culminating in a state championship game appearance and earning him MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year honors.
In 2025, Haven was named Louisiana’s Gatorade Player of the Year and is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 class by 247Sports. Haven has received over a dozen Power-Five offers, with Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, and Florida leading the pursuit. Alabama is considered the fron
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