Alabama football is off to a strong start recruiting under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer and general manager Courtney Morgan. The Crimson Tide, as of the end of the first day in the early signing period, owns the No. 2 signing class in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite and On3.

5-star quarterback Keelon Russell put pen to paper and signed with the Crimson Tide, giving head coach Kalen Deboer his signal caller potentially the crown jewel of the Class of 2025. Russell was joined on Instagram Live by Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams as the quarterback signed his letter of intent.