Alabama's top RB target Ezavier Crowell makes it official and signs with the Crimson Tide

Ezavier Crowell was supposed to be signing his letter of intent this time next year. The five-star running back out of Jackson (Ala.) reclassified up to the 2026 and Kalen DeBoer, Robert Gillespie, and the Alabama staff get to start using him a year earlier.

Crowell has signed with Alabama and he is the complete back. He has size, speed, vision, and the ability to stay on the field for three downs. Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Texas, and many others were in pursuit, but his heart was always with the Crimson Tide.

“I grew up watching Alabama since I was a little kid,” Crowell told On3. “Alabama was my dream school. I have been watching them since I was a little kid, so committing to Alabama is a dream come true. Since they offered me as a freshman, I have been thinking about this. I have known for a while that Alabama is where I wanted to go.”

The No. 18 in the Rivals Industry Ranking knows about Alabama, and their history at running back. He is ready to put his name in the group of all the greats that played in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

“I have been watching Derrick Henry, Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, TJ Yeldon and Josh Jacobs play at Alabama. They know how to get running backs to the NFL. Those were some of the greats and I have watched them make a lot of plays at Alabama. That is what I plan to do.”

Scouting Report

Three-down dynamo of a running back with impressive production combined with top-tier athletic ability and wiggle to win between the tackles and in space. Verified 5-foot-11, 210 pounds with excellent weight distribution. Has excellent top-end speed for the position running personal bests of 10.73 in the 100m and 22.38 in the 200m. Phenomenal wiggle and acceleration when he sticks his foot in the ground. Has the ability to hit the home run every time he touches the ball. Violent runner between the tackles and rubs with excellent pad level. Averaged nearly 12 yards per carry on 168 carries for 1,964 yards and 31 touchdowns. Reclassified to his proper age group from the 2027 cycle to the 2026 cycle. Want to see more from him as a pass catcher and in pass protection but looks comfortable catching the ball in the flat and plays with a tough mindset. A threat to score every time he touches the football at the next level due to top-tier athletic ability and vision and can win in short-yardage scenarios with his leg drive and tenacity.