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Ezavier Crowell Commits to Alabama, Injecting Momentum into 2026 Recruiting

The four-star running back is the highest-rated in-state prospect of the Kalen DeBoer era.

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) tries to evade a tackle by Cherokee County's Tyson Wood (8) at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.
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Overview

  • Crowell, a Jackson High School standout, announced his commitment to Alabama on June 26 over Texas, Georgia, Florida State, Florida and Auburn.
  • He reclassified from the 2027 class to join the 2026 cycle in January.
  • The 5-foot-11, 215-pound back tallied more than 4,000 all-purpose yards and 62 touchdowns across two high school seasons.
  • Ranked No. 33 nationally and No. 2 running back in the 2026 class by 247Sports, he is Alabama’s highest-rated in-state pledge since Justice Haynes in 2023.
  • His decision follows the Crimson Tide’s No. 4 national class in 2025 and aims to sustain recruiting momentum for next year.