Here’s a summary of what is known:
Keelon Russell is a 5-star quarterback recruit (Class of 2025) who committed to Alabama Crimson Tide.
Russell previously committed to SMU Mustangs but flipped to Alabama in June 2024.
He earned several accolades in high school: named Texas 6A Offensive Player of the Year; had a breakout senior year with over 4,000 passing yards and 55 TDs.
Jalen Milroe was the previous quarterback for Alabama (and served as QB there) and is a well–known name in the Crimson Tide program.
⚠️ Why the specific story might not check out yet
I did not locate a reputable article or official press release describing the “youth camp at Hoover High” scenario, or Russell & Milroe publicly embracing in that context.
It’s possible the event did occur but hasn’t yet been covered by major outlets (or the search terms used didn’t pick it up).
It could also be a mis-reported or informal anecdote rather than an official event.
If you like, I can dig deeper (including local Alabama/Tuscaloosa area media, camp schedules and social-media posts) to see if I can verify the embrace event you mentioned. Would you like me to do that?
