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What year is Keelon Russell? Alabama QB's draft eligibility

Russell, Alabama's starting quarterback, is eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft; the question everyone asks first about any player.

On air: Vera Bullock, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte on Late Night BBN
Published 2:37 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Yahoo SportsWhat year is Keelon Russell? Explaining Alabama QB's grade in college, NFL Draft eligibility

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYahoo Sports explains Alabama starting quarterback Keelon Russell's grade in college and his NFL Draft eligibility in twenty twenty-six. Kenji, hit me.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHot take: eligibility charts are just a school bus for adults. Everybody asks what grade he's in and nobody asks about lunch money.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHot. I'm furious that I laughed.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHot take: asking what year a quarterback is, is the most honest sports question. Everyone's lost. Even the scoreboard.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNot. Confusing, and the scoreboard has done nothing.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHarsh.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentCold.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinal take: the draft should come with a permission slip signed by the thermostat. Brock, bring a sweater.