A wave of early commitments is already reshaping the 2027 college football recruiting map, with several elite prospects locking in before the cycle typically heats up. Five-star quarterback Elijah Haven, widely viewed as one of the top overall players in the class, recently committed to Alabama after leading his high school to a state title, giving the Crimson Tide an early cornerstone under center. Elsewhere, powerhouse programs are stacking blue-chip talent. Ohio State has landed multiple five-stars, including elite edge rusher DJ Jacobs and wide receiver Jamier Brown, while Georgia added top-10 talents like running back Kemon Spell and cornerback Donte Wright. Texas Tech also made noise recently by securing Jalen Brewster , the nation’s No. 1 defensive line prospect, continuing an aggressive push up the recruiting rankings.  Yet, the world is still waiting on one of the biggest five-stars in the country, offensive tackle Mark Matthews. On Tuesday, May 5, Matthews, the No.…