BREAKING: ONE OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL’S MOST EXPLOSIVE STARS SHOCKS NATION BY COMMITTING TO ALABAMA OVER GEORGIA, AUBURN, AND SEVERAL POWERHOUSE PROGRAMS — HIS TWO SURPRISING REASONS HAVE FANS AND COACHES TALKING….. DETAILS BELOW…..

The college football world was sent into a frenzy today as five-star running back Ezavier Crowell, one of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class, announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Crowell, a star from Jackson High School in Jackson, Alabama, had narrowed his decision down to several SEC powerhouses — including Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State — before stunning many by choosing to stay home and suit up for Alabama.

During a live-streamed announcement, Crowell smiled as he revealed a crimson Alabama cap and said, “It’s time to make history. I’m committing to the University of Alabama.”

He went on to share two surprising — and heartfelt — reasons behind his decision.

“First off, Alabama treated my family like their own from day one,” he said. “It wasn’t about making a sale or putting on a show. It was real. I felt the love every time I visited.”

His second reason was all about legacy.

“Second, I want to be great. I want to leave a mark,” Crowell added. “This is where legends are made. Alabama builds champions on and off the field, and that’s the standard I want to be part of.”

The commitment is a huge win for new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, who continues to prove he can carry the recruiting torch left by Nick Saban. Landing Crowell gives Alabama a dynamic offensive weapon and sends a message to the rest of college football — the Crimson Tide are still the team to beat.

At 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds, Crowell combines explosive speed with bruising strength. He rushed for over 1,900 yards and 25 touchdowns in his junior season while showcasing excellent hands as a receiving back. His versatility and vision have made him a nightmare for opposing defenses.

Recruiting experts say Crowell has the potential to become a Day 1 contributor at Alabama and possibly an early NFL Draft pick down the road.

“He’s got that ‘it’ factor,” said one scout. “He’s the kind of player who changes games in a single play — and Alabama just secured a future star.”

Programs like Georgia and Auburn had aggressively pursued Crowell with offers of early playing time and NIL deals, but his commitment to Alabama caught many by surprise — and immediately strengthens the Crimson Tide’s already impressive 2026 class.

Crowell is expected to sign his National Letter of Intent in December during the early signing period, officially locking in his future with the Tide.

For Alabama fans, today is a major win — not just for what Crowell brings to the field, but for the message his commitment sends: The Tide are still rolling, and the next generation of greatness is on the way.