Rihyael Kelley
Rihyael Kelley is a three-star recruit from Cincinnati, OH, out of Winton Woods (No. 527 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Alabama's 8 games this season.
Where Kelley comes from
- Cincinnati, OH
- Winton Woods
- About 450 miles from Bryant-Denny Stadium
- Three-star, No. 527 in the 2026 class.
Where Kelley fits
Alabama lists 21 defensive backs this season.
Alabama defensive backs with a game this season
Alabama is 6-2, No. 9 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at LSU, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Winton Woods
Also from Cincinnati, OH
In the game threads
at Mississippi State, Oct 3Oh I was referring to the incredible catch he made right before half. That one was Kelley JonesMississippi State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
Pass share
45.8%
225 pass / 266 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Team sack rate
9.0%
267 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Alabama -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Alabama has produced 14 All-Conference defensive backs and 7 All-Americans. 21 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Malachi Moore was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Alabama in 2026
- 2026 Alabama DeBoerYear 1 · Games –
- High school Winton WoodsCincinnati, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 527 in the 2026 class. Signed with Alabama.Also from Winton Woods: Jermaine Mathews Jr. (Ohio State), Justin Hill (Alabama), Cameron Calhoun (Ohio State) and 10 more.
2026
- Signed with AlabamaThree-star, out of Winton Woods