Alabama football is still winning over four-star prospects on the recruiting trail under Kalen DeBoer. But the head coach and the Crimson Tide must fend off not one, but three Southeastern Conference (SEC) rivals to nab a talented rusher.

Running back Ezavier Crowell has Alabama on his short list. But he tells Chad Simmons of On3 Monday that three other SEC schools are in the mix: Texas, Georgia, and top ‘Bama rival Auburn. Furthermore, Florida State out of the Atlantic Coast Conference is also in the fold.

“I see myself committing to one of those schools when I make my decision,” Crowell told Simmons.

Crowell is the nation's No. 4 ranked RB by multiple recruiting outlets. He's also the state of Alabama's third-best prospect for the 2026 class.

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DeBoer's first campaign became a rigid one in Tuscaloosa. Alabama finished with four defeats — its most losses since the debut of Nick Saban in 2007.

DeBoer and his staff knows they must keep Alabama's past aggression on the recruiting trail. Saban delivered a habit of landing the nation's best four and five-star talents. Fortunately they have the Jackson native Crowell in mind. Crowell's words about Alabama sounds promising too for Tide fans.