Alabama has successfully flipped top-50, 4-star quarterback Keelon Russell from SMU. Russell, a Duncanville, Texas native, who had been committed to SMU since September, visited Alabama last weekend where he was given a warm reception. Despite efforts from SMU to retain him, including significant trust from Rhett Lashlee and his team, Russell decided to switch his commitment. This makes Russell the highest-rated player in Alabama's Class of 2025. Russell also expressed his views on NIL at the On3 Elite Series, stating his belief in becoming a future Heisman winner and the potential financial benefits of brand deals.
New Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell shared his views on NIL at the On3 Elite Series. "I’m a firm believer that I’m going to be a future Heisman winner. You got all these brand deals, dude, you can go into a school and flip $300K into $2 million." Read: https://t.co/mnSHZD01jf https://t.co/4jeWmqL0HH
Alabama flips elite Class of 2025 quarterback Keelon Russell from SMU https://t.co/nu9gGkBg20
Alabama has flipped top-50 4-star QB Keelon Russel from SMU. He'd been committed to SMU since September, but it was always going to be tough to hold onto him with big visits planned. Highest-rated player in Alabama's 2025 class now. https://t.co/em0n57f2Kc
SMU’s prized quarterback commit flips to Alabama https://t.co/uFirV5FGto https://t.co/xXpyqcGI6V
New: Alabama laid out the red carpet for 4-star #SMU QB commit Keelon Russell last weekend. Where do things stand as the Mustangs try to fend off the Crimson Tide? Rhett Lashlee & Co. have "a lot of trust" from the Duncanville star. Details: https://t.co/vLnw7DrEbB https://t.co/GG7wI1ddwK
New: It's a critical moment in 4-star QB Keelon Russell's recruitment. Alabama is pressing for the Duncanville star, but #SMU is working to keep him locked in. My take on where things stand: https://t.co/vuvPzJ6vI2 https://t.co/bKWyZXHFEQ
NEW: Top247 Duncanville (Texas) QB Keelon Russell gets questions answered on Alabama visit https://t.co/Yu5pXJTyFJ