Alabama Quarterback Signee Keelon Russell Leaves Under Armour All-American Game with Apparent Injury

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Alabama quarterback signee Keelon Russell left the Under Armour All-American Game on Thursday, January 2nd with what looked to be an ankle injury after a going down on a sack on the third quarter.
Russell's right ankle was twisted underneath himself as he attempted to escape a sack from Ole Miss commit JaReylan McCoy. He attempted to walk off the field, but ultimately went down and was assisted off the field by two of his teammates.
Russell tells the broadcast crew that his day is done
— Mason Woods (@mawoods_) January 2, 2025
He's currently sitting on the sideline with ice on his right ankle https://t.co/YLwAkgEaz8
He was later seen on the sideline with ice on his right ankle, and told the ESPN2 broadcast crew that, "His day was done."
Prior to his exit, Russell had completed nine passes for just over 80 yards and a score and had helped guide Team Icon to three scoring drives through three quarters of action. He also had been active on the ground, picking up over 20 rushing yards and even running in a two-point conversion in the first quarter.
The electrifying 5-Star quarterback prospect put together an incredible senior season at Duncanville High School in Texas this year. He threw for over 4,000 yards and 55 touchdowns, and was even named the Gatorade National High School Football Player of the Year.
Following the game, Russell spoke to Brett Greenberg of 247Sports, saying, "I am all good."
‘I am all good’
— Brett Greenberg (@BrettGreenberg_) January 3, 2025
5⭐️ Keelon Russell to @Bama_247 after leaving the Under Armour All-America Game with what looked to be an ankle injury
Very good news for Alabama fans.https://t.co/RT4dNcYvwp pic.twitter.com/3bfWq1UvBU
Russell is expected to be in the mix for Alabama's starting quarterback job in 2025, and it looks as if this injury will not hold him back from that.
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Mason Woods is the lead recruiting writer for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral, Vanderbilt Commodores on SI, Boston College Eagles on SI and Missouri Tigers on SI. The Alabama graduate has worked in sports media since 2020, beginning his career in radio production with Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. Woods has produced a multitude of live programs and has even hosted his own shows as well. He’s regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the “All Things Bama Podcast.”
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