Keelon Russell Shines as Alabama's New QB | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Kalen DeBoer has officially named redshirt freshman Keelon Russell the starting quarterback for Alabama, and he’s already making waves — throwing for 180+ yards and rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown in his debut. A five-star recruit, Russell’s dual-threat game is forcing defenses to account for both his arm and legs, and DeBoer called him a “playmaker” who makes things happen. With strong support from his teammates and a clear offensive plan from Grubb, Russell’s explosive potential could be Alabama’s biggest weapon moving forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cdcaeb26402d550