Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer thinks Alabama got a steal in 2026 running back signee EJ Crowell, saying that his reclassification made it obvious that Alabama should target him.
Alabama lands its top option at running back in the 2026 recruiting class, with five-star Jackson, Alabama native EJ Crowell signing with the Crimson Tide.
The five-star running back commit for the Crimson Tide will be sidelined for Jackson's season opener due to a violation of the AHSAA's amateurism laws.
On Sunday, the Tide's four-star 2026 IOL commit announced he would be shutting down his recruitment after taking official visits to three other SEC schools this past month.
The top running back target for the 2026 recruiting class, and a star from the state of Alabama, has set a new commitment date shortly after his official visits.