According to Rivals' Chad Simmons, a top Alabama Crimson Tide 2027 commit will reportedly visit a Big Ten team in the coming weeks.

That recruit is Nigel Newkirk, a long-time Alabama commit at the running back position. Newkirk will reportedly take a visit to Ohio State, per Simmons.

The running back is currently one of the highest-rated recruits in Alabama's 2027 class, ranking No. 226 nationally, per the 247Sports Composite. A four-star prospect, Newkirk is also considered the No. 16 running back in the class, as well as the No. 25 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Gainesville High School, the same program that produced current Alabama freshmen Xavier Griffin and Jamarion Matthews.

Newkirk has been committed to the Crimson Tide since May 2026.

Alabama's 2027 class currently ranks No. 32 nationally with 16 total commitments, per 247Sports. Newkirk is one-of-two running backs in Alabama's class, joined by three-star Tai Phillips.