Bearcats get their first commitment for the class of 2027

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The Cincinnati Bearcats got a committment from Hezikiah Kelley, a scommitmentefty from Northwest High School in Cincinnati.

Kelley is listed at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, and was named first team All-SWOC in his first two high schools seasons.

Entering his junior year, Kelley took a visit to Cincinnati in June and received an offer, committing just over a month later to the Bearcats.

Kelley chose the Bearcats over Toledo, Miami (OH), Kent State, and Eastern Michigan before taking a visit to any of those schools.

Kelley plays wide receiver as well as safety in high school and was given all-conference honors for both positions. We could see Kelley play either position for the Bearcats, but it is more likely that we will see him on the defensive side of the ball.

Kelley still has two years of high school football left, and we could see him blossom into a great player for the Bearcats in the coming years.