Alabama Turns the Tide: 5⭐️ QB Keelon Russell Commits to the Team! In a dramatic transfer shock, Keelon Russell, a 5⭐️ recruit, ranked the No. 1 quarterback and No. 2 overall player in the 2026 class, has decided to join the Alabama Crimson Tide, delivering a huge boost to the team’s offense. Before Russell’s arrival, Alabama had talented quarterbacks but still lacked a true superstar to lead the offensive unit.