EJ Crowell News, Rumors, Updates - Alabama Crimson Tide

DNP for Week 10 Crowell (lower leg) did not play during Saturday's game at LSU, according to Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com.

Impact Crowell has not played Alabama's last two games. Both saw the Crimson Tide's backfield struggle, the latter game at LSU including their top-two RBs limited to 50 rushing yards in total. Crowell's next chance to play comes Nov. 14 at Vanderbilt, which should be a relatively easier game for the injured freshman to make his return.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In uniform for warmups Crowell (lower leg) is in uniform and warming up for Saturday's contest against LSU, per Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com.

Impact Crowell missed Week 8 against Texas A&M due to a lower-leg injury, though he could be in line to play Saturday following his participation in pre-game warmups. If he is unavailable to return to action, Kevin Riley is expected to fill his role in the backfield.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Crowell (lower leg) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus LSU, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Crowell has carried the questionable tag throughout the week as he works through a lower leg injury and appears to be nearing a return after being deemed a game-time decision. More news regarding his status should surface closer to kickoff.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Listed as questionable versus LSU Crowell (lower leg) has been given a questionable status for Saturday's matchup versus LSU, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Crowell is in jeopardy of missing his second straight game on Saturday against the Tigers because of a lower-body injury. The running back suffered the injury on Oct. 17 against Tennessee after taking a big hit that knocked him out for the remainder of the game. In seven games, the Alabama native has recorded 32 rushes for 216 yards and four touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing versus Texas A&M Crowell (lower leg) is unavailable for Saturday's contest versus Texas A&M, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Crowell was deemed doubtful for this matchup and is now being held out of this matchup. The freshman running back will work to get back on the field for the team's next contest against LSU on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Week 8 Crowell (lower leg) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Crowell's latest update further enhances the notion he will be out for Week 8. The running back has 32 rushing attempts for 216 yards (6.8 averaged per carry) and four touchdowns this year, and it appears that they will remain unchanged come Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Long shot to play Saturday Crowell (lower leg) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Texas A&M, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Crowell was deemed questionable to play this weekend, but the recent developments suggest he might not be ready for Week 8. He has 32 carries for 216 yards and four scores this season, so if he's out, the Crimson Tide will lose a reliable backfield threat.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Saturday Crowell (lower leg) holds a questionable designation for Saturday's clash with Texas A&M, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Crowell has a chance to suit up Saturday despite exiting last week's contest against Tennessee with a lower-leg injury. A previous report noted that the running back is also expected to take part in practice this week.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Expected to practice Crowell (lower leg) is expected to practice before Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Mike Rodak of 247Sports reports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Crowell's physical problem involves the lower part of his injured leg. Alabama's team will see where he is in the next few days. With the Tide coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since 2007, they will love to have all their available options going into Week 8. This year, Crowell has 32 rushing attempts for 216 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will be evaluated this week Crowell (lower body) will be evaluated this coming week, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Head coach Kalen DeBoer said Crowell and Zabien Brown are dealing with lower-extremity injuries, and it remains to be seen if they'll be back for Week 8. The running back, who has 31 carries for 215 yards and four scores in 2026, will be assessed in the coming days to see if he'll be able to face Texas A&M.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Crowell (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of Saturday's contest against Tennessee, per Charlie Potter of On3.com.

Impact Crowell will not be an option in Alabama's backfield for the rest of Saturday's contest after taking a big hit and being taken to the locker room. The running back ended his day with one rushing attempt for one yard. It remains unclear what injury he sustained.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Crowell was forced to head to the locker room during Saturday's game against Tennessee, Nick Kelley of AL.com reports.

Impact Crowell took a hard hit and exited the game to get checked out in the locker room and is questionable to return to the matchup. Prior to his exit, he carried the the ball one time for one yard.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Grubb reveals what's standing between Alabama freshman EJ Crowell and more touches Every single week, 5-star freshman RB EJ Crowell does something special when he has the ball in his hands. He has produced a 29+ yard run in...

OCTOBER 5 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Leading rusher in blowout win Crowell had six carries for 50 yards in Saturday's 49-18 win over South Carolina.

Impact Crowell led the Crimson Tide in rushing against the Gamecocks despite having two less carries than both quarterback Keelon Russell and backfield mate Daniel Hill. Crowell displayed the abilities that made him such a highly touted recruit breaking tackles and showing off his dynamic rushing abilities for a big gain of 39 yards while also gaining positives on plays that looked destined for no gain or lost yardage.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 4 Crowell (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game versus South Carolina.

Impact Crowell exited last week's game against Florida State and did not return, creating uncertainty surrounding his status. However, his absence from the injury report indicates he should be good to go Saturday. The freshman running back is off to a strong start this season, recording 105 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up vs. 'Noles Crowell (undisclosed) was knocked out of Alabama's clash with Florida State, per Charlie Potter of On3.com.

Impact The tailback was seen emerging from the medial tent without his helmet on. At the time of his departure from the game, he had notched seven carries for 51 yards and a score with one catch for 14 yards.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Kentucky Crowell totaled three carries for 17 yards and a touchdown in Alabama's 45-17 win over Kentucky.

Impact Crowell didn't see much action as Daniel Hill carried the load for the Crimson Tide in the running game. Crowell was able to cash in in his limited opportunities to find the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Grubb couldn't hide his excitement about EJ Crowell's impressive Alabama debut There was no more anticipated freshman debut on Saturday for Alabama than 5-star RB EJ Crowell, who had become a bit of an enigma throughout...

SEPTEMBER 8 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Touchdown in first career game Crowell compiled seven carries for 37 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 48-10 win over East Carolina.

Impact Crowell got a solid share of the work in his debut on Saturday as the Tide mainly spread the work across four different running backs. Daniel Hill led the way for the Tide with nine carries for 47 yards however Crowell was not far behind as he and freshman Trae'shawn Brown both had seven carries on the day. Crowell showed flashes of what made him such a highly touted recruit in the limited action, it will be interesting to see how the Crimson Tide continue to distribute the carries as we get deeper into the season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

EJ Crowell, Trae'shawn Brown Remedy Alabama's Remedial Run Game Both Alabama freshmen scored their first collegiate touchdowns Saturday, offering an early look at what the Crimson Tide run game could beco...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Scores in opener Crowell (ankle) tallied seven rushes for 37 yards and one touchdown while catching one pass for 13 yards during Saturday's 48-10 victory versus East Carolina.

Impact Crowell was a question mark ahead of Week 1 with an ankle ailment and was considered a game-time call. The back managed to play, however, and while he got a modest eight touches, that's all the Crimson Tide needed out of him as they destroyed East Carolina in Week 1. Crowell figures to remain a big piece of Alabama's ground game.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform for warmups Crowell (ankle) is in uniform for warmups before Saturday's game against East Carolina, Mike Rodak of 247Sports reports.

Impact Crowell warming up for Saturday's game indicates that he may be able to make his debut Saturday. The running back had been sidelined since the spring, gradually working his way up to full health. Even with setbacks amidst Crowell's recovery, there is still a legitimate chance that he can finally get started for the Crimson Tide.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Crowell (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against East Carolina, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Nakos' updated report confirms that Alabama will push Crowell's availability to just before game time. Though the Crimson Tide may not need him for their running game against what should be an easy opponent for them, having the rusher available can help him ease into FBS action before matchups get more difficult. Crowell is a 5-foot-11, 214-pound freshman who can break out early, an impressive feat for a freshman, let alone one for Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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