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Five-Star RB Ezavier Crowell Commits to Alabama Over Auburn, Georgia, and Texas

Top-rated in-state running back chooses the Crimson Tide after a monster junior season and becomes the seventh 2026 commit for Kalen DeBoer in June

Reed Green

Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) breaks a long touchdown run against Cherokee County in the 2024 AHSAA 4A State Championship game.
Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) breaks a long touchdown run against Cherokee County in the 2024 AHSAA 4A State Championship game. / Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Crimson Tide Land Top In-State Running Back

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football picked up a key recruit for their 2026 class on Thursday evening when five-star running back, Ezavier Crowell of Jackson High, committed to the Crimson Tide. Crowell, who is the top rated running back in the state on the On3 Industry Rankings, selected Alabama over Auburn, Georgia and Texas.

Crowell’s Dominant 2023 Season Cemented His Status

Last season, Crowell rushed for 1,964 yards and 31 touchdowns on 168 carries for the Aggies. He averaged over 11 yards per rush, and he ran for over 100 yards in 10 games. His best game in terms of yardage from scrimmage came in a 20-13 win over Baker when he rushed for 250 yards with one touchdown on 27 carries. His top game overall in terms of yardage and touchdowns came in the 41-10 win over Tallassee when he rushed for 196 yards and four touchdowns on 11 carries.

Versatility as a Pass-Catcher Adds to His Value

Crowell is also a threat in the passing game out of the backfield. Last season, he finished with nine receptions for 258 yards and two touchdowns.

Path to No. 1 National Ranking Within Reach

If he is able to replicate the success he has last season this year, Crowell has a legitimate chance to finish as the number one player in the state and the country.

Alabama’s June Recruiting Run Continues

DeBoer and his staff have done tremendously well recruiting this month as Crowell is the seventh prospect to commit to Alabama this month. He is also the fifth recruit to commit in the past week. After Hugh Freeze and Auburn dominated the in-state recruiting in the 2025 cycle, it was crucial that DeBoer focused recruiting the top in-state prospects which helped make Nick Saban successful during his tenure.

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Reed Green
REED GREEN

Reed Green graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in sports media and journalism in 2022. He began contributing for High School on SI in 2023 covering high school football in the Florida Panhandle. Since then, he has provided coverage for high school sports in Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas. In 2024, he contributed for Maroon and White Nation on FanSided providing coverage for Mississippi State football.

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