Keelon Russell’s Father REVEALS What Alabama Has at QB1 👀

Alabama has its starting quarterback, and now Keelon Russell’s father is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the person, preparation and playing style behind the Crimson Tide’s new QB1.On today’s Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson shares his exclusive conversation with Brian Russell, including how Keelon learned to command Alabama’s huddle, why he spent time practicing play calls in front of a mirror, how he developed beyond the label of a running quarterback, and the NFL-style comparisons his family has heard—including Aaron Rodgers, Robert Griffin III and Randall Cunningham.Brian Russell also revealed what Keelon told him the morning after becoming Alabama’s starting quarterback: “East Carolina is on the clock.”Plus, Alabama received an extremely encouraging practice update Sunday as transfer wide receiver Noah Rogers returned to the field and appeared to be ahead of his original recovery timeline.We break down what Rogers’ return could mean for Keelon Russell, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Lotzeir Brooks, Derek Meadows, Cederian Morgan and Alabama’s 2026 offense.Subscribe to Bama Football on YouTube with Kyle Henderson for Alabama football news, analysis, practice updates and daily Wake Up Bama coverage.