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LSU Football and Michigan Wolverines Among Top Contenders for Nation's No. 6 RB

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Gainesville (Ga.) four-star running back Nigel Newkirk has narrowed his focus to six schools with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers making the cut for the fast-rising Peach State standout.Newkirk checks in as the No. 6 rated running back in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with offers galore rolling in across his time on the prep scene after a dominant junior campaign. Across 14 games, Newkirk rushed 184 times for 1,496 yards (8.1 YPC) and 19 touchdowns where schools from coast-to-coast entered the race for his commitment.The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder out of Georgia has earned scholarships from the likes of the LSU Tigers, Michigan Wolverines, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels, and Ohio State Buckeyes, among several others.But contenders are emerging for the dynamic offensive weapon with Kiffin and the LSU Tigers eyeing Newkirk.The LSU Tigers now sit alongside the Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines, USC Trojans, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Miami Hurricanes as finalists for Newkirk's services…

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