The nation’s No. 1 running back in the class of 2026 has set a commitment date with the Florida Gators among the finalists.
Jackson (Ala.) four-star Ezavier Crowell will announce his decision on June 26 with Florida, Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and Texas listed as his finalists.
Crowell (5-11, 210 pounds) is a consensus top four running back in the class and considered the No. 1 prospect at his position, according to Rivals.
While the Gators are in contention, Alabama appears to be the front-runner for Crowell after receiving a prediction from On3’s Steve Wiltfong to land the recruit. The Gators also won’t get to make a strong case on campus this summer as Crowell is set to visit Texas (June 6), Auburn (June 13), Florida State (June 15) and Alabama (June 20).
Crowell previously visited Georgia on May 30.
Although Florida appears to be on the outside looking in for Crowell, the Gators did make progress with another talented running back over the weekend after hosting four-star Carsyn Baker.
Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes prospect, rated as the No. 10 running back in the class of 2025, is shaking up his top five schools to include the Gators after a successful official visit. Baker plans on announcing his decision sometime between the end of June and early July.
