Nation's No. 1 RB, Gators Target, Sets Commitment Date

Ezavier Crowell will consider six schools, including the Florida Gators.

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Cherokee County's Dylan Duncan (51) pursues Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The nation's No. 1 running back in the class of 2026 has set a commitment date with the Florida Gators among the finalists.

Jackson (Ala.) four-star Ezavier Crowell will announce his decision on June 26 with Florida, Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and Texas listed as his finalists. Crowell (5-11, 210 pounds) is a consensus top four running back in the class and considered the No. 1 prospect at his position, according to Rivals.

NEWS: Elite 2026 RB Ezavier Crowell will announce his Commitment on June 26th, he tells me for @on3recruits

The No. 2 RB in the ‘26 Class will choose between Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Texas, Georgia, & Florida State

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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 22, 2025

While the Gators are in contention, Alabama appears to be the front-runner for Crowell after receiving a prediction from On3's Steve Wiltfong to land the recruit. The Gators also won't get to make a strong case on campus this summer as Crowell is set to visit Texas (June 6), Auburn (June 13), Florida State (June 15) and Alabama (June 20).

Crowell previously visited Georgia on May 30.

Although Florida appears to be on the outside looking in for Crowell, the Gators did make progress with another talented running back over the weekend after hosting four-star Carsyn Baker.

Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes prospect, rated as the No. 10 running back in the class of 2025, is shaking up his top five schools to include the Gators after a successful official visit. Baker plans on announcing his decision sometime between the end of June and early July.

"Most definitely glad I took this visit, and (Florida) most definitely impressed a lot," said Baker, a top 20 running back in the class of 2026. "It's a great place to be at, and they have unlimited things to get what you need and get developed and be a great person on and off the field."

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