Duncanville (Texas) high school Top 100 quarterback Keelon Russell is the newest class of 2025 candidate to pledge to the University of Alabama. The 6-3, 175-pounder’s decision to chose the Crimson Tide comes as little surprise to 247Sports, after three Crystal Ball predictions went in for Alabama over the weekend.

Now locked in, Russell is the highest-ranked commit for the Crimson Tide according to 247Sports. He checks in at the No. 39 overall and is the No. 7 quarterback in the country. An excellent talent, he has led Duncanville to consecutive Texas 6A D-1 state titles. Russell completed 72% of his passes for 3,8423 yards with 38 touchdowns and three interceptions as a junior.

At the top, check out the video looking at the newest Alabama commitment and what that could mean for Crimson Tide recruiting moving ahead.

Massive news on Tuesday afternoon.

Four-star quarterback Keelon Russell has revealed he has flipped his commitment from SMU to Alabama. This comes days after the Duncanville (TX) prospect took an official visit to Alabama.

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Bama247 joined 247Sports National Analysts Mike Roach and Tom Loy on Saturday afternoon with a Crystal Ball prediction for Alabama to finally flip the elite passer. After more chats on Sunday, Bama247 continue to feel really good about the Crimson Tide’s chances.

Now, it’s official.

They did a tremendous job with (the trip),” Russell told Bama247 on Sunday afternoon. “The guys and the recruits were just great. The coaches were fantastic. Just creating relationships with people was just great.”

The entire coaching staff pulled out the red carpet for the Russell, who was joined by his parents and sister. The partnership with Nick Sheridan clicking right away, the proven development of Michael Penix and offensive scheme all played important role.

“Me and coach Sheridan have hopped on the film,” Russell stated before his trip. “We bonded. When you feel that there is a potential of you going somewhere, it was that feeling. When I was on a zoom call with him, we were watching film, he was breaking it down and he was saying ‘dude, you are going to be a wonderful match in our offense.’ I already know that the development key is going to be perfect. I already know that the relationship that I have created with the complete coaching staff is going to be outstanding. I already know like everything is fantastic, so it is just one of those things where I keep my eyes open for sure.”

Another big factor was the opportunity to chat with Jalen Milroe during one of the dinners last weekend.

“It was great,” he told Bama247 on Sunday afternoon. “Just being in front of a star and just being given everything, all the clues to being great.”

Alabama now has the No. 8 class for 2025 with 11 commitments.

Russell is the highest ranked commit for the Crimson Tide checking in at the No. 39 overall prospect and No. 7 quarterback in the country. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder has guided Duncanville to consecutive Texas 6A D-1 state titles. Russell completed 72% of his passes for 3,8423 yards with 38 touchdowns and three interceptions as a junior.