Four-Star RB Kevin Riley flips to Alabama

Four-star running back Kevin Riley of Northport (AL) Tuscaloosa County High flipped his commitment from Miami to Alabama.

The 6-foot, 194 pounder had been committed to the Hurricanes since June.

“Alabama is a program where you go to be developed and I think practicing against the best can make you the best and that’s a good chance of me becoming a better player.”

Kevin Riley Recruiting Profile 

Riley ranks as the No. 73 player according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 3 running back and the No. 7 player in the state of Alabama.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings Team writes about him as a college recruit:

“Consistent between the tackles runner that has excellent balance and body control. Has the footwork to dance in and out of traffic as well as the hip fluidity and reactive quickness in order to make defenders miss in space. Vision is tremendous and possesses the necessary burst and acceleration in order to explode through gaps and contact to reach the second level. Possesses the forward body lean and pad level in order to finish runs and consistently fall forward on contact. Has the second gear in order to pull away from most defenders at the next level but not a consistent home run hitter. Will need to add weight throughout his frame in order to be a 3-down back at the college level and beyond but should be able to carry the weight with ease. Comfortable enough pass catcher of the football to function as a receiving option but not someone who has a lot of reps with route running and working at the line of scrimmage. Very high floor prospect who could develop into a 3-down player at the next level after adding the necessary weight in order to become a bell cow for a collegiate offense.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $135K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.