Alabama football to get visit from highly regarded 2027 QB son of former NFL gunslinger..
Per a report from On3’s Andrew Bone, Alabama football will host one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class on an unofficial visit next week.
Gunner Rivers, son of former NFL gunslinging QB Philip Rivers, will be in Tuscaloosa next week on a visit.
In-state ’27 Top 100 QB Gunner Rivers (Fairhope-St. Michael) is set to visit Alabama next week…
He is the son of former 8x Pro Bowl QB Philip Rivers (also Gunner’s head coach).
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— Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) April 3, 2025.
Per the 247 composite ranking, Rivers is the No. 48 overall player and No. 5 QB in the 2027 class. He’s the No. 2 player in the state of Alabama and is being recruited out of Fairhope.
The elder Rivers was an Alabama native as well, ultimately eschewing both in-state Alabama and Auburn to play college football at NC State for a quicker path to playing time. He went on to be selected with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Rivers spent 16 years in the NFL, the majority of which as a member of the Chargers, and was an eight time Pro Bowl selection.
Rivers is 6th all time in NFL history in passing yards.
The younger Rivers currently doesn’t hold an offer from the Crimson Tide as Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb continue weighing their options for 2027. As of now, Alabama has offered Colton Nussmeir from Texas and Illinois’ Trae Taylor. They’ve shown interest in Trent Seaborn from Alabaster, another 4-star QB from the state of Alabama in the ’27 class.
Alabama doesn’t yet have a commitment from a QB in the 2026 class. It’s always difficult to sign back-to-back high-level QB prospects. DeBoer and company proved they could evaluate and sign the top talent at the position by landing 5-star Keelon Russell in the 2025 cycle, the No. 2 overall player in the country.
Russell’s arrival in Tuscaloosa is likely to scare away the top talent in 2026, but the 2027 cycle should see Alabama able to sign an elite prospect at the position once again as they may only have to sit a single season as Russell’s backup before he goes to the NFL if his current developmental path stays on track.
Alabama Gets Promising Update On Top Transfer WR By Alec Musa Athlon Sports..
Last season, the Alabama Crimson Tide was home to one of the best freshman wide receivers in the country, speedy six-foot-one pass catcher Ryan Williams. In the first year post-Nick Saban, Williams earned Freshman All-American and first-team All-SEC honors, snagging 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns en route to a 9-4 record. However, another wide receiver, not Williams, is earning high praise this spring. On Wednesday, further reports surfaced of Miami Hurricanes transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton being “unstoppable” during spring workouts. Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Isaiah Horton (2). Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images Per.
Touchdown Alabama, specifically former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback turned media member Greg McElroy, onlookers believe Horton “is a guy that can take the top off the defense and create big plays.” McElroy continued, saying the Miami transfer has been “difficult to defend” this spring. Head coach Kalen DeBoer, the successor to former six-time national championship-winning head coach Nick Saban, and fellow wideout Germie Bernard also sang Horton’s praises early this offseason. In 2024, Horton recorded 56 receptions for 616 yards and five..
touchdowns. During a four-game stretch midway through the season, Horton collected 23 catches for 242 yards and four touchdowns. A four-star recruit in the 2022 class, Horton inked with Miami and departed after three seasons. Quarterback Ty Simpson sits atop the quarterback depth chart, per Ourlads, while Horton, superstar Ryan Williams, and Bernard are the likely top three in the receiver room. Sophomores Cole Adams, Jaylen Mbakwe, and Jalen Hale will also compete for playing time, although only Adams recorded a reception last year.
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