The five-star running back and Mr. Football winner reclassified to the 2026 class and joined the Crimson Tide this past spring. Despite being a freshman, he might be Alabama’s best hope of reviving its run game.
“He’s the best I’ve ever seen in high school,” Philip Rivers (yes that Philip Rivers) told AL.com before coaching against him in November. “I am looking through a different lens obviously. I think back to when I was 17 and what it would be like to try to tackle Cadillac Williams. I think I would rather try to tackle Cadillac than this guy.”
In what should have been his junior year, Crowell ran 209 times for 2,632 yards, an average of 12.6 yards per carry, en route to being named the 2025 Mr. Football for the state in his final year of high school football.
That’s not SEC football, but Crowell is known for his physicality. That’s needed in the tough conference, which is why his former coaches aren’t worried about Crowell being ready this season.
“It’s just like taking a Ray Lewis and putting him at running back,” Martin said.