Alabama lands a commitment from Rivals' No. 1 RB Ezavier Crowell

Ezavier Crowell has locked in his college decision.

Rivals' No.

1 running back in the Class of 2026 committed to Alabama .

The Crimson Tide edged out Auburn, Georgia and Texas for the blue-chipper from Jackson (Ala.) High School, who has been trending toward staying in-state and playing for Kalen DeBoer dating back to last fall.

Multiple trips back to Tuscaloosa this spring after reclassifying into the current recruiting cycle, including an official visit on June 20 weekend, made the decision even simpler for Crowell.

"The overall visit there was amazing.

The feel was amazing -- and I feel that I can be there and change things around," Crowell told Rivals of his commitment to Alabama.

"My biggest thing is how the staff welcomes you in as many," he continued.

"I had a great time with the running backs, spending time with them and telling me we can do something great there.

Spending time with Coach (Ryan) Grubb and Coach G ( Robert Gillespie ) -- their message was to come be a part of something great.

They've made me feel like a priority." Crowell has made upwards of 15 visits to the Capstone dating back to last fall.

Alabama continued to stand tall with the top-50 prospect in the Rivals250 after each visit to campus.

"Every time Im back, it just feels right.

You cant fake the culture ...

its built into everything they do," Crowell explained.

"Seeing other schools has been good for perspective, but Alabama always holds up." Gillespie has courted Crowell as a priority target from the jump in this recruitment.

That theme was furthered when the four-star RB jumped up into the 2026 class.

"Our relationship has definitely grown.

Every visit, our conversations get deeper not just about football but life, too," Crowell said.

"I feel like he really understands me and what Im looking for." "The more Im around, the more I see how detailed and organized everything is.

Nothing is done just to be done theres always a purpose behind it.

That stood out a lot," he added..

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