Keelon Russell (born April 24, 2007) is an American football quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
[4] On September 21, 2023, Russell committed to play college football for the SMU Mustangs.
[6][7] When asked about why he flipped his commitment, Russell referenced the relationships he developed with the Crimson Tide's first-year coaching staff and Michael Penix Jr.'s development under then-Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer.
[8] In June 2024, Russell won the Elite 11 Finals and was named the MVP of the competition.
[10] His relay team included Oregon wide receiver commit Dakorien Moore and LSU running back Caden Durham.