{"id":2680,"date":"2026-06-16T12:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/?p=2680"},"modified":"2026-06-16T12:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:20:27","slug":"uab-football-gets-2027-commitment-from-qb-jordan-shambley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blazervictory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/uab-football-gets-2027-commitment-from-qb-jordan-shambley\/","title":{"rendered":"UAB Football Gets 2027 Commitment from QB Jordan Shambley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Image credit: Raising Champions (Shared by Jordan Shambley via Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

BIRMINGHAM<\/strong> \u2013 UAB received its first quarterback commitment in the 2027 recruiting class on Monday when Jordan Shambley announced his decision to play for the Blazers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shambley, a 6’3″ 185-pound quarterback from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, chose UAB over a growing offer list that included Marshall, Liberty, UMass, Samford, Austin Peay, Troy, North Alabama, Jackson State, Southern Illinois, and West Alabama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rising senior becomes an important early addition for the Blazers as UAB continues to build its 2027 recruiting class. Quarterbacks often serve as the foundation of a recruiting class, helping establish relationships with other prospects throughout the recruiting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UAB entered Shambley’s recruitment relatively late but moved quickly. The Blazers extended an offer on June 11, one day after Shambley led Hillcrest to a championship at UAB’s 7-on-7 tournament in Birmingham. He returned to campus later that weekend for his official visit before announcing his commitment on June 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, Shambley was also scheduled to take official visits to Marshall and UMass before making his college decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recruiting Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shambley’s recruitment took a significant step forward following his first season as a varsity starter at Hillcrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/th>Milestone<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
May 7, 2025<\/td>Receives first reported offer from Jackson State<\/td><\/tr>
June 10, 2025<\/td>Receives offer from North Alabama<\/td><\/tr>
June 19, 2025<\/td>Receives offer from Troy<\/td><\/tr>
May 4, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from Marshall<\/td><\/tr>
May 7, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from West Alabama<\/td><\/tr>
May 8, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from Liberty<\/td><\/tr>
May 12, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from Samford<\/td><\/tr>
May 14, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from Austin Peay<\/td><\/tr>
May 21, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from Southern Illinois<\/td><\/tr>
May 26, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from UMass<\/td><\/tr>
June 10, 2026<\/td>Leads Hillcrest to championship at UAB’s 7-on-7 tournament<\/td><\/tr>
June 11, 2026<\/td>Receives offer from UAB<\/td><\/tr>
June 13-14, 2026<\/td>Takes official visit to UAB<\/td><\/tr>
June 15, 2026<\/td>Commits to UAB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After holding just three reported offers entering May of 2026, Shambley’s recruitment accelerated quickly. Over the next several weeks, programs from multiple conferences entered the mix before UAB ultimately secured his commitment just four days after extending an offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Productive First Year on Varsity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Shambley has been a starting quarterback for several years, the 2025 season marked his first year as a varsity starter at Hillcrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Shambley, he threw for approximately 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns<\/strong> while adding 8 rushing touchdowns<\/strong> in 10 games. His production helped lead the Patriots to a 6-4 record and sparked a recruiting surge that saw him add seven offers during a 22-day stretch this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With another year of varsity experience ahead of him, Shambley’s best football may still be in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why UAB Prioritized Shambley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons why this commitment is significant for the Blazers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Shambley becomes UAB’s first quarterback commitment in the 2027 class. Securing a quarterback early in a recruiting cycle is often important because quarterbacks naturally become leaders and ambassadors for a class, helping build relationships with other prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, Shambley fits the recruiting philosophy the UAB coaching staff has repeatedly emphasized since arriving in Birmingham. Coaches have discussed the importance of recruiting Alabama and targeting prospects within a 500-mile radius of campus. Landing a quarterback from Tuscaloosa represents another example of that approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, UAB appears to have identified a prospect whose recruitment was trending upward. After receiving seven offers in a 22-day span during May, Shambley’s stock continued to rise heading into his senior season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Interesting Recruiting Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One interesting aspect of Shambley’s recruitment involves his long-standing relationship with Raising Champions, the official quarterback training partner of the Polynesian Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization is operated by Galu Tagovailoa, father of former Alabama quarterback and current NFL starter Tua Tagovailoa. Shambley has trained with Raising Champions for several years and has frequently attended camps and training events with the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While no direct connection has been publicly discussed, the relationship is noteworthy considering UAB head coach Alex Mortensen was on staff at Alabama during Tua Tagovailoa’s career in Tuscaloosa. Whether that connection played a role or not, it highlights another interesting layer in Shambley’s recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film Review with Darion Smith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blazer Victory co-host and former UAB center Darion Smith watched Shambley’s film and came away impressed with what he saw.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our new QB is an absolute dime dropper @BlazerPod<\/a> @johncduncan<\/a> @UABAthleticsFan<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/ElbJbPTwBG<\/a><\/p>— Peewee Smith (Introduce me as Darion first please) (@theyDREAD75) June 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>