Cincinnati Football: Bearcats extend offer to 2025 4-star quarterback Keelon Russell

Cincinnati Bearcats extended a scholarship offer to Texas product and coveted 2025 4-star quarterback prospect Keelon Russell yesterday!

Other notable schools targeting Russell alongside Cincinnati include Baylor, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss and SMU as his commitment approaches.

Russell is currently the 12th highest rated quarterback in the 2025 class and 26th ranked prospect from Texas according to On3 Recruiting.

The Texas native is a dynamic dual-threat signal caller that helped lead Duncanville High School to a state championship during his sophomore season.

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats extend offer to 2025 4-star quarterback Keelon Russell

Belleville native and 2025 3-star Andre Thomas displayed a dominant skillset and would be a great addition in Bryan Brown’s defense.

Detroit King product and 2025 4-star defensive end Xavier Newsom is an intriguing recruit that should earn an offer from the Bearcats soon.

Kentucky native and 2025 4-star edge rusher Austin Alexander took a visit to Cincinnati for the season opener last week at Nippert Stadium.

Make sure to stay tuned for the most recent recruiting updates as Scott Satterfield’s coaching staff continues to construct the 2025 class!

Cincinnati Football: 2025 4-star running back Tiqwai Hayes includes the Bearcats in finalists

After impressing in his season debut on Friday night, 2025 4-star running back Tiqwai Hayes included the Bearcats among his finalists.

Other schools that are in the mix to land Hayes alongside Cincinnati are Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and more.

Prior to his junior campaign at Aliquippa High School, Hayes was the 10th highest ranked recruit from Pennsylvania according to 247 Sports.

The Pennsylvania product showcased his impressive potential, racking up 168 rushing yards and three touchdowns in his junior season debut.