Cincinnati Football: Breaking down the Bearcats 2025 recruiting class

Cincinnati Bearcats face Iowa State Cyclones in Big 12 matchup at Nippert Stadium in 2023
Cincinnati Bearcats face Iowa State Cyclones in Big 12 matchup at Nippert Stadium in 2023 | Dylan Buell/GettyImages

Check out a fresh break down of the Cincinnati Bearcats 2025 recruiting class highlighted by a series of commitments since mid November!

Scott Satterfield's team grabbed 2025 3-stars cornerback Patrick Williams on Christmas Day and running back Zion Johnson this month.

The Bearcats earned a commitment from 2025 3-star tandem quarterback Zebulin Kinsey and wide receiver Kamaurri Smith late last year.

Williams is a notable addition for the Bearcats upcoming class after the Georgia product took home All-State recognition in his junior year.

Cincinnati Football: Breaking down the Bearcats 2025 recruiting class

Even though he isn’t rated on major recruiting sites yet, Smith had interest from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Purdue and others.

Johnson is currently the 31st ranked running back in the nation and the 41st highest rated recruit from Georgia according to 247 Sports.

Kinsey picked up offers from multiple Big 12 schools in Oklahoma State and West Virginia before committing to Cincinnati in November.

Stay tuned for the latest recruiting updates and transfer portal news as the Bearcats coaching staff continues to build the upcoming class!

Cincinnati Bearcats 2025 recruiting class commits

Zion Johnson (3-star RB)

Zebulin Kinsey (3-star QB)

Kamaurri Smith (3-star WR)

Patrick Williams (3-star CB)

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