What is Alabama’s Plan for Keelon Russell Year 1?- Will He Play?

What is Alabama’s Plan for Keelon Russell Year 1?- Will He Play?

Alabama’s freshman phenom Keelon Russell is already making waves in Tuscaloosa. With early enrollment and sky-high potential, fans are buzzing about his chances of starting in 2025. But is it too soon?

In this video, Crimson Tide analysts Gerald “Smoke” Dixon and Marvin Constant break down why patience is key for Russell’s development. They dive into how Alabama should utilize his talent while ensuring he avoids the pitfalls of being rushed into the spotlight — and how this can help keep him out of the transfer portal.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ Why Russell’s development is critical for Alabama’s future
✅ How to balance his immense talent with strategic planning
✅ The dangers of rushing young quarterbacks in today’s game

📌 Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of Alabama’s potential QB of the future! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Crimson Tide insights. 🐘🔥

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[guineveregruntle]

He needs a year in the system learning the playbook, honing his skills, and gaining weight.

[blankname]

If bama turns to this guy to start year 1 they are screwed. He needs to redshirt and get stronger. He looks like a stiff wind could knock him down.

[bryanrussell]

I'm with Smoke regarding how to use Russell. Absolutely spot on with everything he said.

[Daniel-N-Iraq]

What Kee needs is a RT and a better OL all-around…He needs about 15 pounds of muscle-which he will get this winter/spring/summer b/c no one will outwork him in the weight room or anywhere else. If you haven’t read about how hard this young man works-you need to. He had TWO different QB coaches that he worked with in HS outside of what he did with the actual team. To say that he is a STUD is an understatement. Alabama is SO lucky he signed with us. He will prove he is not only QB1 at A-day, he will prove he is the best player to come out of the 2025 class-bar none.
If we can put an adequate OL around him he will make them look like the best OL in the SEC

[johnoconnor]

Hopefully moving forward the best man plays

[RandyBanscope]

180lbs better sit out this year and hit the weight room. He needs about 20 to 25 more lbs plus he can use that year to figure out the speed of the SEC Defenses and the game itself but my opinion Austin Mack starts next year

[BamaBoy]

Keelon coming from 6A football in the heart of Texas, he’ll be ready

[JamesClark-fndb]

I agree he has to be mentally ready then he will succeed.
If he’s not ready to win then let him transfer because you have Qb’s that I believe give Bama a better chance to win.
If he goes in and flops who cares if he leaves. I wouldn’t pay someone big money until they prove they can play. There’s talent out there you just have to pay for it.
We’ll see if this kid is that good but if he’s isn’t fans will let him know. This is a business now!!

[bamajeff]

I hope Keleen has patience. Ty a former 5 star and if you didn't know, Austin Mack was a top 2024 QB, battering with Sayin as the top QB in Cali before he declassified and came out on 2023. He's only 19 so they need to tell Keleen to practice patience, this is Bama and all you need is 1 yr. You'll have the keys no later than your Jr yr and if you stick around, you could be going for your 3 straight ring

[FFROM]

I believe Bama needs a decaded QB coach! 👀

[taytayc]

He gonna need size muscle on him ....mac jones had a line ...then Bryce young luckily had agility with wrs ...since NiL ....we need a huge line 1st 2nd 3rd string both sides of ball so can stay ready ....NiL makes it a battle 💪🏿 and milroe fast but he had no oc 3rd season Ty may not be ready but I think Mack is ROLL tide

[bryanrussell]

I like TY but I question his arm strength. Is it enough zip for the SEC? We will find out.

[PatrickTrotter-qt]

People are just assuming he’s gonna come in and beat out Ty Simpson. Ty Simpson is a five star quarterback.

[RunTheTableSportsTV]

I know we don’t want to say it or see it just yet but Keelon will come in and take the position day 1. His confidence exudes him. Ty & Mack are my guys but they didn’t come in talking like Keelon is talking. He’s actually telling us what he’s coming in to do and that he’s gonna battle whoever at take it. Ryan, Bak, Lotzier, Germie already love this kid and are forming bonds right now. I’d like to see Ty get a shot first but if it goes left you gotta put the kid in. His accuracy is off the charts hands down. He just needs to learn that playbook and work on reading the defense on a college level. Gain a few LbS. I’m just saying if we lose one game with Ty they are putting 12 in for sure.

[BamaUpdate]

Ty is the guy. If Keelon cant sit then he can leave. Bama catered to Milroe and he was a program killer. Ty has all the tools. Its Ty Simpson's team. DeBoer starts KR, then he will deserve what he gets starting a TF.

[Mikejones-hflg]

I think Mack will be the starter next year

[MontanaTide]

For Alabama to be back in contention, the arrogant incompetent Nick Sheridan must be fired.

[larrymccollum]

If Debor felt like TY was his guy why would he go for Carson beck.

[carloswilliams]

You don’t sit a generational player on the bench. If the kid is ready put the weight on him and put him to work. These fans going to run DeBoer up out of Alabama if he loses. You win by playing your best players. Did Saban put Downs on the bench?

[mikef]

We don't need another Bryce Young situation I mean come on!