James Kelly
5′11″ · 210 lb · Trussville, AL · Hewitt-Trussville
On the Ohio roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Trussville, AL
- Hewitt-Trussville
- About 450 miles from Peden Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 2694 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8389.
Where he fits
Ohio lists 9 running backs this season.
Ohio running backs with a game this season
Ohio’s week
- RecordOhio is 5-2.
- Next gameat Akron · Tue Nov 3
Players like him
Same class and position
From Hewitt-Trussville
Also from Trussville, AL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Ohio in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
John Hauser
Pass share
35.5%
157 pass / 285 run
Plays / game
63.1
7 games
Team sack rate
6.2%
177 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
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.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Ohio has produced 3 All-Conference running backs.
Joined Ohio in 2026
- 2026 Ohio HauserYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Ohio in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,694 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Ohio in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio3-star out of Hewitt-Trussville