| No. 12 – Alabama Crimson Tide | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2007-04-24)April 24, 2007 (age 18) |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Duncanville (Duncanville, Texas) |
| College |
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| Stats atESPN | |
Keelon Russell (born April 24, 2007) is an Americancollege footballquarterback for theAlabama Crimson Tide. Russell was the 2024Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year.
Russell attendedDuncanville High School inDuncanville, Texas.[1] He was a member of the 2025 college football recruiting class and was rated as a five star recruit.[2] During his junior season, he completed 72% of his passes for 3,483 yards and 38 touchdowns, while throwing just three interceptions.[3] During that season, he also led Duncanville to its second consecutive 6A Division 1 state title.[4] On September 21, 2023, Russell committed to playcollege football for theSMU Mustangs.[5] On June 4, 2024, Russell flipped his commitment to theAlabama Crimson Tide.[6][7] When asked about why he flipped his commitment, Russell referenced the relationships he developed with the Crimson Tide's coaching staff andMichael Penix Jr. development under then-Washington head coachKalen DeBoer.[8] In June 2024, Russell won theElite 11 Finals and was named the MVP of the competition.[3][9]
Russell also ran track for Duncanville where he competed in the 200m, 400m, and4 × 400 m.[10] The team set a school record for the4 × 400 m.[10]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelon Russell QB | Duncanville, Texas | Duncanville | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 4, 2024 | |
Recruit ratings:Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (93) | ||||||
Russell enrolled at theUniversity of Alabama in January 2025 to playcollege football for theAlabama Crimson Tide.[11]