Crimson Tide quarterback signee Keelon Russell, one of the top overall prospects in the 2025 class, officially signed his first major NIL deal this week just days after his arrival in Tuscaloosa.

Keelon Russell, at 6'3.25" and 182 pounds, holds the No. 2 quarterback ranking and is a five-star Alabama commit. Originally pledged to SMU in September 2023, he flipped to Alabama in June 2024.

High school football star Keelon Russell signed a new card deal with Panini America. / Panini America “With Keelon being from right here in the Dallas area, we’ve had the opportunity to follow ...