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EJ Crowell Wins Alabama’s 2025 Mr. Football

The Jackson High standout joins Alabama as a five-star signee following a 2,632-yard, 35-touchdown senior season.

Overview

  • Crowell received the ASWA’s top honor at Tuesday’s banquet in Montgomery, where he was also named Class 4A Back of the Year and selected to the Super All-State team.
  • He capped his high school career with 2,632 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns, including 304 yards and five scores in the Class 4A title game, earning championship MVP and Alabama–Mississippi All-Star Classic MVP.
  • Local outlets report he has signed with and is already enrolled at the University of Alabama.
  • Recruiting services list him as a five-star prospect, with the 247Sports Composite ranking him the No. 2 running back nationally in the 2026 class.
  • He is the first Mr. Football from Jackson High School, ending Saraland’s three-year streak, and he credited his late father during his acceptance remarks.