Alabama Crimson Tide earns second win of the weekend after flipping in-state commit to bolster its 2027 recruiting class
The 3-star defensive lineman from Talladega adds to a 2027 recruiting class that needed building blocks.
The Alabama Crimson Tide picked up a second win in a matter of days. Following Alabama’s victory over the Florida State Seminoles, 2027 defensive lineman Kavarris “Duke” Duncan flipped his commitment from Tulane to Alabama, as reported by Hayes Fawcett. The Crimson Tide’s 2027 recruiting class just got a boost, and the timing couldn’t have been better for a program looking to stack momentum both on the field and on the trail.
What to know about Kavarris “Duke” Duncan
Duncan is a 6-1, 315-pound defensive lineman out of Talladega, Alabama. He is a class of 2027 recruit and a 3-star prospect who had previously been committed to Tulane before flipping to Alabama.
The truth is, some fan bases and even some within Alabama’s own circles are going to scoff at a 3-star prospect who was committed to Tulane. But these are the kind of building blocks that matter when National Signing Day arrives.
Why this flip matters for Alabama’s 2027 class
Alabama doesn’t have a lot of names in its 2027 class, much less a lot of big names. That reality makes a commitment like Duncan’s more significant than the star rating might suggest.
Whether it’s Elijah Haven, a player like Duncan, or Trent Seaborn, the Crimson Tide are stacking pieces that add up over time. As Alabama wins more games, these are the kind of commitments you look back on and recognize as foundational. They allow the program to build on what has been a lackluster 2027 class to this point.
A great fit after a big win
The Alabama offense dominated against Florida State, even if the final score was closer than comfortable for most of the game. The Crimson Tide pulled away late, and the momentum from that win carried directly onto the recruiting trail.
This is a great move for Alabama. Duncan fits what the program needs right now, and the flip after a win over the Seminoles sends the right kind of message to other recruits watching from the outside. Barring a downturn on the field, expect more of these commitments to trickle in as the 2027 class continues to take shape.
