I could be full on hopeium but it's interesting they had the video yesterday, CJ's thread, and now Gerry's
By Gerry Hamilton
1 hour ago in Subscriber Scoop
Ezavier Crowell announcement thread
OTF 4-star++ running back Ezavier Crowell (Jackson, Ala./High) is set to announce his commitment at around 6pm CST today. This one is expected to be Alabama or Texas, with Auburn and Georgia rounding out the four in contention.
Steve Sarkisian is personally in this recruitment, and Texas is giving it everything they have. If Crowell picks Alabama, it will be besting a completely all in effort by the Longhorns.
Alabama has been considered the favorite since the spring.
CJ provided a great rundown of the timeline yesterday:
Schools in Contention for the four-star running back include:
Georgia (May 30 OV)
Texas (June 6 OV)
Auburn (June 13 OV)
Alabama (June 20 OV)
Texas' Recruitment Timeline
January 31, 2024 – Texas offers Crowell, becoming the 15th school to throw its hat in the ring. Interestingly, Texas and Alabama offered on the same day. Georgia was actually the first school to offer back in November of 2023.
March 29, 2024 – The first time Crowell appeared on campus was for a spring practice on March 29, 2024. At the time, Crowell was still in the class of 2027 which made it even more alarming that then-Texas RB Coach Tashard Choice would roll out the red carpet for a midweek spring practice unofficial.
Yet, soon thereafter it was clear Texas was heavily intrigued by the Alabama prospect.
Oct. 19, 2024 – Crowell visits Texas again unofficially for the Georgia game at DKR.
Jan. 21, 2025 – Crowell Reclassifies to the class of 2026.
Jan. 25, 2025 – Texas hosts its 2025 Junior Day with Crowell making the trip to see the Longhorns for the third time since his recruitment began blowing up.
Jan. 29, 2025 – Tashard Choice and AJ Milwee stop by in Jackson, Alabama for an in-person school visit immediately after the Junior Day trip by Crowell.
Feb. 13, 2025 – Lions Hire Tashard Choice away from the Texas Longhorn staff.
Feb. 13, 2025 – Crowell announces via Twitter that he will no longer be taking an official visit to the Texas Longhorns as a result of the Choice departure.
Feb. 21, 2025 – Following a conversation with Chad Scott, Crowell announces that he will, in fact, take his official visit to The University of Texas.
Mar. 27, 2025 – The first meeting between Crowell and Chad Scott in-person since he was hired as the RB coach at Texas. Crowell unofficially visits for a multi-day trip and spring practice session.
June 6, 2025 – Crowell takes his official visit to Texas.
June 26, 2025 – Decision Date for Crowell. Deciding between Texas, Alabama, Auburn and Georgia.