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AlabamaAlabama Crimson TideCommitted · 5/31/2026
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Nigel Newkirk

Nigel Newkirk

Gainesville, GAGainesville
Jersey
#1
Pos
RB
HT / WT
5-11 / 185
Class
2027
NIL Valuation
—
Rivals Industry
90.34
NATL
#260
POS
#18
ST
#26
Rivals
93
NATL
#90
POS
#6
ST
#11
ESPN
79
NATL
—
POS
#33
ST
#63
247
89
NATL
—
POS
#21
ST
#28
The Journey
Class of 2027
Alabama Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
COMMITTED
Gainesville Red Elephants
2025 – 2026
HIGH SCHOOL
Ola Mustangs
2024 – 2024
HIGH SCHOOL

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HIGHLIGHTS · HUDL
Nigel Newkirk - Gainesville - 2025 Junior Season Highlights
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HIGHLIGHTS
Nigel Newkirk - Ola - 2024 Sophomore Season Highlights
Highlights · 01/10/25
HIGHLIGHTS
Nigel Newkirk Class of 27’
Highlights · 02/09/24
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Team Predictions

Industry Consensus · RPM Picks
All TeamsAll Predictions
Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Alabama
COMMITTED5/31/2026
94.2%
PRobert Gillespie
226 mi
33
4
44
Ohio State
OFFERED
1.5%
PCarlos Locklyn
402 mi
6
2
41
LSU
OFFERED
N/A
—
506 mi
11
1
36
Michigan
OFFERED
N/A
PTony Alford
550 mi
10
3
40
N/A
PJimmy Smith
51 mi
24
0
6
AlabamaCOMMITTED
Robert Gillespie
94.2%
Ohio StateOFFERED
Carlos Locklyn
1.5%
LSUOFFERED
—
N/A
MichiganOFFERED
Tony Alford
N/A
Georgia TechOFFERED
Jimmy Smith
N/A

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Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
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Carlos-Locklyn-by-Lettermen-Row
Three flip targets on the board for Ohio State at the running back position including a new offer
Steve Wiltfongyesterday
Ryan-Day-by-Birm-LR
Ohio State targeting RBs in 2027, aims to flip a WR and DB as recruiting continues in bye week
Steve Wiltfong10/24/26
Jernard Albright 1 copy 1.jpg
Visitor List: Alabama hosting three OVs during Texas A&M weekend plus more 2028 talent
Blake Byler10/23/26

Measurements & Testing

Nigel NewkirkGainesville
Top 300 RB AvgAvg. Last 3 Years
NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years
Weight
185Player
210Top 300 Avg
214NFL Combine
88.1%86.4%
Height
5-11Player
5-11Top 300 Avg
5-11NFL Combine
100.0%100.0%
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Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
All News
Carlos-Locklyn-by-Lettermen-Row
Three flip targets on the board for Ohio State at the running back position including a new offer
Steve Wiltfongyesterday
Ryan-Day-by-Birm-LR
Ohio State targeting RBs in 2027, aims to flip a WR and DB as recruiting continues in bye week
Steve Wiltfong10/24/26
Jernard Albright 1 copy 1.jpg
Visitor List: Alabama hosting three OVs during Texas A&M weekend plus more 2028 talent
Blake Byler10/23/26

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