The Jackson running back and University of Alabama signee, earned the right to say he's the best player in the 2025 football season after rushing for 2,632 yards and 35 rushing touchdowns. In the AHSAA Class 4A title game, Crowell broke a 25-year-long record for most rushing yards in a Class 4A title game with 304 yards and five scores.

Alabama football's 2026 roster is still coming together. But the Crimson Tide does have a clearer picture of who will take the field Saturday, Sept. 5 against East Carolina.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association crowned Crowell the 44th winner of the prestigious award at the annual Player of the Year banquet sponsored by ALFA Insurance and the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association. The event was held at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa.

Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre will return to the Crimson Tide in 2026 with two seasons remaining of collegiate eligibility. Pierre follows Alabama safety Bray Hubbard, who announced his return Monday, Jan. 12.

Pete Golding and Co. add a pledge from the former Top-150 prospect, makes things official with the Rebels on Tuesday.

North Alabama and Samford will square off in a season-opening matchup at Joe Davis Stadium in 2026, the Huntsville Sports Commission and Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced on Tuesday. The game between the two in-state FCS programs is set for Saturday, Aug. 29 in Huntsville.

ESPN has officially released their way-too-early Top 25 for the 2026 season following the conclusion of the national championship game. Per ESPN's Mark Schlabach, the Crimson Tide are currently ranked as the No. 21 team in the country looking ahead to next season.