Keelon Russell, a five-star quarterback from Duncanville, Texas, declined substantial Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offers from several top programs, including Texas, LSU, and Colorado, to honor his commitment to the University of Alabama. While specific figures haven’t been publicly confirmed, reports suggest that some offers reached as high as $6.9 million.
Russell emphasized his focus on long-term development over immediate financial gain. He believed that prioritizing his growth as a player would naturally lead to future earnings, stating, “If you get paid $1 million and then go stink it up in college, no booster is going to want to
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