Kalen DeBoer's Alabama football program is no stranger to playing freshmen in critical roles. 20 true freshmen made double-digit appearances in their first seasons in Tuscaloosa in DeBoer's first two seasons, and after signing a top 10 Class of 2026, his third sets up for more of the same. The Crimson Tide's incoming recruiting class features six of the top 50 players in the cycle and has numerous candidates who will see the field in 2026. Who will become DeBoer's next impactful freshman, falling in line with Zabien Brown, Ryan Coleman-Williams, Dijon Lee, Michael Carroll or Lotzier Brooks? 5 True Freshmen Poised to Contribute in 2026 Running Back, EJ Crowell - The 5-star running back out of Jackson High School won Mr. Football in the state of Alabama as a junior in 2025. He reclassified and enrolled early and is charged with fixing the Crimson Tide's broken rushing attack. Alabama rushed for 104.1 yards per game in 2025, second to last in the SEC.…