James Kelly
Freshman running back on Ohio's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 205 lb · Trussville, AL · Hewitt-Trussville
Recruiting
RB recruit
No. 2694 nationally · Signed with Ohio
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 running back on Ohio's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Ohio in 2026.
James Kelly
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio3-star out of Hewitt-Trussville
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
John Hauser
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Ohio -- now projected as a quality contributor in the backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Ohio has produced 3 All-Conference running backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Ohio
Returning around him
- 62% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +3 net (19 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #129 · 2026 recruiting class #107
The backfield · Ohio
- #5Sieh Bangura1,392 rushing yards · 2025
- #6Duncan Brune585 rushing yards · 2025
- #4Victor Rosa155 rushing yards · 2025
- #21Dorian Boyland45 rushing yards · 2025
- #23James Kellyno box-score line yet
3 more on the roster · Ohio team page