Push to get Alabama freshman RB more carries is brewing

Alabama football’s freshman running back EJ Crowell made the most of his three carries against Mississippi State, rushing for 49 yards.

Does Alabama freshman RB EJ Crowell deserve more carries?

https://t.co/s1YNPpvHwD https://t.co/IxZ6bxkb2O

— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) October 4, 2026

The former five-star is flashing the skill set that made him a five-star prospect, even with limited carries. He has rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries this season, and the back is averaging 7.8 yards a carry.

However, his early absence from the field against Mississippi State last week prompted a question from former Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland.

“Man where EJ at?” Ragland said in a post to X.

Man where EJ at?

— Reggie Ragland (@reggieragland) October 3, 2026

Ragland went on to post that he would give Crowell the carries that Alabama football’s starting back Daniel Hill enjoys.

Facts I would give EJ hill touches though but that’s just me

— Reggie Ragland (@reggieragland) October 3, 2026

Alabama fans and members of the Crimson Tide faithful also questioned the carries Crowell has gotten as of late.

I love all of our running backs, but why is Trayshawn Brown getting 16 carries for 66 yards, while EJ Crowell got 3 carries but had 49 yards??

EJ needs to be fed much more. Every time he touches the ball, he breaks at least two tackles.

— Kalen DeBoer (@BoersBurner) October 4, 2026

EJ Crowell last 3 games:

7 carries for 51 yards (1 TD) vs Florida St

6 carries for 50 yards vs South Carolina

3 carries for 49 yards vs Miss St

Why is he not getting 10+ carries a game ?

— Squid_Tha_Goat (@Jesus_Tha_Goat) October 3, 2026

Fortunately for Alabama, the Tide has a stable of running backs to feed. Hill has been a solid option for the Tide throughout the year outside of the Tide’s win against Mississippi State. Trae’shawn Brown and Crowell have both shown signs of being explosive backs as true freshmen as well. Brown led the Tide on the ground with two rushing touchdowns against Mississippi State.

It will be interesting to see how carries are distributed among the Tide’s backs as the season continues to progress.