2025 Recruiting: Keelon Russell (2025 QB) commits to Bama.

[tusks_n_raider]

I don’t really get excited about commitments anymore and especially this early but this would potentially be a really good pickup at QB.

He reminds me of Geno Smith at WVU that year he was throwing to Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin.

But I can also see flashes of Jayden Daniels on Runs and Penix’s throwing motion.

I can really see this kid slotting into our new offense.

Long way before anything materializes though and especially in this new NIL free agency world.

 

[TiderJack]

He is more Jayden Daniels than anyone else.

That's a good comparison.

 

[TiderJack]

It's not JM's fault totally, but no way a 4th year guy should be having to learn what he's trying to learn now.

I respect your posts but this is the recruiting board so let's keep the QB discussion on the football board. Thanks.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I don’t really get excited about commitments anymore and especially this early but this would potentially be a really good pickup at QB.

He reminds me of Geno Smith at WVU that year he was throwing to Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin.

But I can also see flashes of Jayden Daniels on Runs and Penix’s throwing motion.

I can really see this kid slotting into our new offense.

Long way before anything materializes though and especially in this new NIL free agency world.

So we got ourselves a Geno Smith, Penix, Daniels combination in the fold. He's going to win the Heisman in his freshman year!

 

[Ledsteplin]

I didn't know whether to laugh, be mad, or scratch my head. I settled on scratching my head.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1798520215724315060

 

[BamaMoon]

I didn't know whether to laugh, be mad, or scratch my head. I settled on scratching my head.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1798520215724315060

I wouldn't worry over it. CKD is a proven QB developer.

If Russel has a good senior year, his stock will rise significantly. And don't rule out the Bama bump to his exposure by just committing.

I get that some think recruiting will change under CKD, but those who are expecting Bama's recruiting to plummet are whistling past the graveyard IMO.

 

[TiderJack]

I didn't know whether to laugh, be mad, or scratch my head. I settled on scratching my head.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1798520215724315060

Scratching your head is the right reaction IMO. So the current #6 QB, #1 dual threat QB by ESPN and #38 player in the nation gets mocked by a corndog. The butt hurt and inferiority complex in Louisiana is massive. He thinks its just SMU w/o looking at the credentials of the player and for a guy making his living talking about college and pro sports it makes him look foolish.

 

[TiderJack]

The Elite 11 Finals being today in LA and Keelon will be one of 20 QB's at the event. With a good showing he has a chance at 5*.


"There might only be five quarterbacks who currently hold five-star status, but there are a handful more that are knocking on the door. The all-important senior seasons will play a large role in who ultimately slots where once the rankings finalize, but a strong showing in Los Angeles could push a few arms up the board."

"Alabama commit Keelon Russell has long had plenty of fans inside the 247Sports' Scouting Department. His 29-1 record as a starter is the best amongst all of the finalists. The same goes for his 69.6 career completion percentage, which is even more impressive when you factor in all the Texas-based defenses that he has faced. The No. 7-ranked quarterback was previously committed to SMU."

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

The Elite 11 Finals being today in LA and Keelon will be one of 20 QB's at the event. With a good showing he has a chance at 5*.


"There might only be five quarterbacks who currently hold five-star status, but there are a handful more that are knocking on the door. The all-important senior seasons will play a large role in who ultimately slots where once the rankings finalize, but a strong showing in Los Angeles could push a few arms up the board."

"Alabama commit Keelon Russell has long had plenty of fans inside the 247Sports' Scouting Department. His 29-1 record as a starter is the best amongst all of the finalists. The same goes for his 69.6 career completion percentage, which is even more impressive when you factor in all the Texas-based defenses that he has faced. The No. 7-ranked quarterback was previously committed to SMU."

Russell finished 3rd at the elite 11. A Very good day for him.

 

[Tidelines]

Russell finished 3rd at the elite 11. A Very good day for him.

Pretty good for the first day of competition. Was also interested in how Lacey from Mobile area would do. I see he finished lower than Russell. Looks like we got the better of the two.

 

[BJ4TIDE]

Pretty good for the first day of competition. Was also interested in how Lacey from Mobile area would do. I see he finished lower than Russell. Looks like we got the better of the two.

Maybe. I like Russell and I believe he will do big things in Deboer’s offense. However, we have had Elite 11 champions on the roster, under Coach Saban, who did not pan out. Elite 11 is a good litmus for talent and potential, but not necessarily how a young man will perform when the lights are on.

 

[TiderJack]

Russell finished 3rd at the elite 11. A Very good day for him.

According to 247 he was 2nd most impressive. We got us a very good one.

2024 Elite 11 Finals: Ranking the top 11 QBs after Day 1 workout (247sports.com)

 

[TiderJack]

SI had Keelon at #2 also.

MSN

www.msn.com

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Looks like 2nd officially after day 1

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1803442742976192556

 

[Tidelines]

To me , recognition and accuracy are the main ingredients for a top flight QB. They all say he is accurate, so that's half of it.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Looks like rivals had him at 1 after day one.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1803467408520388684

 

[TiderJack]

Looks like rivals had him at 1 after day one.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1803467408520388684

If he continues this over the next two days he could walk way as Bama's 4th overall winner. And he will certainly be a 5* also.

 

[Tidelines]

Shows good evaluation skills by CKB and his staff.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Shows good evaluation skills by CKB and his staff.

And the SMU staff.

 

[The Ols]

B

Maybe. I like Russell and I believe he will do big things in Deboer’s offense. However, we have had Elite 11 champions on the roster, under Coach Saban, who did not pan out. Elite 11 is a good litmus for talent and potential, but not necessarily how a young man will perform when the lights are on.

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