EJ Crowell
EJ Crowell
5’-11” 224 lbs
Position: RB
Hometown: Jackson, AL
Current Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
EJ Crowell – Get to Know Him
High School – Jackson Aggies
Ezavier “EJ” Crowell established himself as one of the nation’s premier running back prospects at Jackson High School in Jackson, Alabama. A dominant runner with a combination of power, speed and balance, he became a five-star recruit and one of the most highly regarded players in the 2026 recruiting class. Crowell set Alabama’s single-season rushing record as a junior in 2024, then broke his own record the following year. He finished his high school career with 6,025 rushing yards and 86 touchdowns, earning Alabama’s 2025 Gatorade Football Player of the Year honors.
Major Milestones
- Established himself as a five-star recruit and one of the nation’s top running backs in the 2026 class
- Rushed for 1,964 yards and 31 touchdowns as a sophomore, helping Jackson win a state championship
- Set Alabama’s single-season rushing record with 2,632 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2024
- Broke his own state rushing record in 2025 with 2,324 yards and 30 touchdowns
- Finished his high school career with 6,025 rushing yards and 86 touchdowns
- Named Alabama’s 2025 Gatorade Football Player of the Year
- Selected to play in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
College – Alabama Crimson Tide
Crowell joined the Alabama Crimson Tide as one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. A unanimous five-star recruit and the top-rated player in Alabama, he arrived in Tuscaloosa with considerable expectations. He made an immediate impression as a true freshman, seeing action in seven games during the 2026 season. Through those appearances, Crowell rushed for 216 yards and four touchdowns on 32 carries, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt. He also contributed as a receiver, catching three passes for 18 yards.
Major Milestones
- Signed with Alabama as a unanimous five-star recruit in the 2026 recruiting class
- Ranked No. 18 nationally and the No. 1 running back in the 247Sports Top247 rankings
- Selected to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list
- Appeared in seven games as a true freshman during the 2026 season
- Rushed for 216 yards and four touchdowns on 32 carries through seven appearances
- Recorded three receptions for 18 yards during the 2026 season
Last updated 11/5/26