Jackson High standout Ezavier “EJ” Crowell is set to announce his college decision Thursday night.

The 5-foot-11, 215-pound running back has a list of finalists that includes Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Texas, Georgia and Florida State.

Crowell announced in January he would reclassify into the 2026 class.

“I think he’s ready to play college football right now,” Jackson coach Cody Flournoy said. “He’s going to get bigger and faster, but he already has size, speed and balance. He’s got it all right now. He is a plug and play guy whatever school he chooses. He can have success in any offense. You just have to give him the ball.”

Crowell rushed for 1,964 yards and 31 touchdowns on 168 carries in 2024 in helping the Aggies to the state title. He was one of three finalists for Class 4A Back of the Year, an award won by his teammate, Landon Duckworth.

The On3 Industry rankings have him as the No. 3 senior recruit in the state behind only Benjamin Russell wide receiver Cederian Morgan and St. Paul’s EDGE Anthony “Tank” Jones. On3’s commitment predictor has Crowell as a heavy favorite to join the Crimson Tide’s recruiting class. He grew up an Alabama fan.

On3 ranks Crowell as the No. 31 overall recruit in the nation and the No. 2 running back.

Crowell’s commitment is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at The Community House in Jackson.

In other recruiting news:

Commitments

Huntsville offensive lineman Michael Price committed to James Madison over other offers including UTEP, Memphis, Colorado State, North Alabama, Dartmouth and Cornell.

Williamson 2026 DB Jermaine McCree committed to Appalachian State. McCree also had offers from Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Arkansas and East Carolina among others.

Montgomery Catholic 2026 OL/DL Cayden Dees announced a commitment to Miami of Ohio. The 6-3, 250-pounder also had offers from Alabama State, Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Dartmouth and Jackson State.

Central-Phenix City EDGE Tristan Lyles announced his commitment to Appalachian State. The senior visited the campus last week.

Narrowing it down

Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 6-2, 220-pound 3-star senior linebacker Zay Hall listed his final 2 of Alabama and Virginia Tech.

Offers

Gulf Shores 2027 WR Carter Davis continued his hot run of offers, announcing an offer from West Virginia. In the last week, Davis also has garnered offers from LSU, Auburn, Alabama and Arkansas.

Maplesville 2028 athlete Nehemiah McCary announces an offer from Tennessee State. Earlier this week, he announced an offer from Alabama. McCary is 6-3, 220. Alabama offered him as an OLB. Georgia has offered him as an inside linebacker.

Central-Phenix City 6-foot-2, 227-pound sophomore DL Marcus Price picked up his first D1 offer from Arkansas State.