Alabama has landed a commitment from running back Nigel Newkirk, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.The consensus four-star prospect is the eighth member of the Crimson Tide's 2027 recruiting class.Newkirk was one of numerous recruits who took official visits to Tuscaloosa this weekend, and he clearly liked what he saw.This story will be updated.Alabama's 2027 Recruiting Class5-star - Quarterback - Elijah Haven - Baton Rouge, La.4-star - Linebacker - Kenneth Simon II - Brentwood, Tenn.4-star - Running back - Nigel Newkirk - Gainesville, Fla.3-star - Tight End - Colt Lumpris - Lawrenceville, N.J.3-star - Defensive Line - AJ Pauley - Mobile, Ala.3-star - Defensive Line - Stevan Thornton III - Cairo, Ga.3-star - Tight End - Oakley Keegan - Liverpool, N.Y.Alabama's 2027 DecommitmentsColt Lumpris, 4-star TE, 6-6, 225 pounds – committed to MichiganNash Johnson III, 3-star CB, 6-0, 170 poundsJabarrius Garror, 4-star EDGE, 6-2 1/2, 215 poundsJatori Williams, 4-star IOL, 6-5, 320 pounds – committed to MiamiBa'Roc Willis, 3-star EDGE, 6-3, 220 pounds – committed to ColoradoBamaCentral is keeping track of the commits with this link.Sign up for our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and Blue Sky for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow