Alabama football is expected to continue to recruit the running back position during the 2027 recruiting cycle after landing Nigel Newkirk. The 2027 four-star running back committed to the Crimson Tide on Sunday after his official visit.
There are multiple running backs the Tide will continue to recruit. Here is a look at each of them and what they bring to the table:
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