Keelon Russell
Buzz vs Tape
Country hotter than the fans
The wider college football conversation reads him warmer than his own fans do — a gap of 29.8 points in belief.
I like Jimmy Stein's opinion on Keelon Russell being a mix of Bryce and Tua. That he has their tendencies and he also believes (As I do also) that Keelon has a ceiling that is out of sight. Look if Austin Mack starts, I am behind the kid…
— @MetallicAAlabamA
Keelon Russell
The receipt on tape: 78 pass yds, 16 rush yds against Eastern Illinois, Week 13, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
Career stats
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Alabama
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Alabama
Returning around him
- 43% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 10 Alabama players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (17 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Alabama · Last season: 11-4 (AP #11) · Talent rank #2 · 2026 recruiting class #2
Heisman trajectory
Heisman futures · sportsbook market
#14 in market ▲ from #30 · 6 books
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #53
Peaked at #53 this season.
Background
NIL Opportunities 2025 Played in two games as a backup and completed 11-of-15 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns ... added three rushes for 17 total yards ... redshirted at season's end ... named an offensive (skill) player of the week by the Alabama coaches for his efforts against Eastern I...