Hezikiah Kelley, a class of 2027 receiver and defensive back at Northwest High School, has committed to the University of Cincinnati, he announced via a post on Instagram.
Kelley, who chose UC over offers from Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami (Ohio) and Toledo, according to 247Sports, led Northwest with 20 catches, 289 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 2024. On defense, he made 48 tackles and recorded eight passes defended and two interceptions. He returned 13 kicks for 289 yards including a 60-yard long.
Kelley is the first player in the class of 2027 to commit to the Bearcats, according to 247Sports.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Northwest’s Hezikiah Kelley is Cincinnati Bearcat football’s first 2027 commit
Reporting by Jack Schmelzinger, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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