Sun Oct 13 05:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes Miss Out on Top QB Recruit Keelon Russell

**Boulder, CO** – Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders’ efforts to land one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects, Keelon Russell, have fallen short. Despite Colorado’s strong push to bring the five-star quarterback to Boulder for an official visit, Russell has confirmed his commitment to Alabama remains firm.

Russell, a highly touted recruit from Duncanville, Texas, is considered the No. 3 quarterback in the 2025 class. His decision to stay with Alabama is a blow to Colorado’s recruiting efforts as they look to find a successor to Shedeur Sanders, who is projected to be a high draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Russell’s dedication to Alabama is not only personal but also fueled by his desire to build a strong recruiting class. “He’s pretty much locked in [to Alabama],” Russell’s father Brian Russell told On3.com’s Steve Wiltfong. “He’s been recruiting those other kids.”

With an estimated NIL value of $985,000, Russell is a valuable asset for any program. The Crimson Tide appears to be the clear winner in this recruitment battle, leaving Coach Prime and the Buffaloes to continue their search for a future quarterback.

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