EJ Crowell arrived at Alabama with significant expectations as a 5-star recruit and one of the most prolific running backs in the history of high school football in the state. Even as a freshman, Crowell is expected by fans to be an immediate difference-maker. Ryan Grubb says Alabama freshman RB EJ Crowell has to 'learn the game'“EJ’s young. He’s physical, he’s tough, he’s got great hands. That's not dissimilar from Crowell's high school experience.