The most anticipated freshman for Alabama fans this year is 5-star RB EJ Crowell. Changes on the offensive line were necessary, but they need a real difference-maker to emerge at RB. But there's little doubt that Crowell is the most talented player in the RB room. Alabama DL London Simmons expects big things from 5-star freshman RB EJ CrowellSimmons knows what it takes to get on the field as a freshman. Simmons took advantage of the opportunity last season, playing in all 15 games and earning two starts.