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3 days ago
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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Kevin Riley
Entering year two playing for his hometown team, could the 2025 season mark a breakout campaign for Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kevin Riley? A native of the Tuscaloosa area, Riley is coming off a true freshman season a year ago in which he did not see much action for the Crimson Tide. However, Riley came to Tuscaloosa as one of the highest-rated running backs in his recruiting class, and is a player who is certainly capable of emerging this season to potentially become a key contributor of Alabama's running back room. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama running back Kevin Riley entering the 2025 season. Kevin Riley player information Position: Running Back Jersey Number: No. 28 Height: 5'11 Weight: 191 Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Northport, Alabama High School: Tuscaloosa County Kevin Riley career stats Entering year two of college football, Riley is coming off a true freshman season in which he did not play much for the Crimson Tide. Last season, Riley played in only two games where he rushed for 30 yards on 10 attempts, while also hauling in two receptions for nine yards. Kevin Riley 2024 stats As mentioned previously, Riley appeared in only two games during the 2024 season, which came against Western Kentucky and Mercer. Over that span, Riley rushed for 30 yards on 10 attempts, and caught two passes for nine yards. Kevin Riley recruiting ranking According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Riley came to Alabama considered as the nation's No. 75 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, as well as the No. 3 running back nationally. Riley, a four-star prospect who committed to Alabama in Dec. 2023 when he flipped from Miami, was also ranked the No. 7 player in the state of Alabama where he attended Tuscaloosa County High School. Kevin Riley 2025 season outlook When taking a look at Riley's potential impact this season, it is currently an unknown surrounding what the former four-star prospect's role might be. As to why, that is because Alabama's running back room returns two big names in starter Jam Miller and Richard Young, while also having added an experienced transfer in Dre Washington. However, Riley could also potentially emerge in that group as well, as the redshirt freshman could make an impact in multiple different ways from the running back position. Overall, expect Riley to improve on his season totals from a year ago, and to be a backup option at running back who could potentially emerge later in the season. Kevin Riley 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 25 rushes, 100 yards, 1 TD, 5 receptions, 25 yards Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: Kevin Riley
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blues Soaring Forward Should Hit New Level
St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours broke out in a big way for the Central Division club during the 2023-24 season. In 77 games with the Blues that season, he scored a career-high 27 goals and recorded 38 points. This was undoubtedly a nice breakout year for the 2020 first-round pick, as he proved that he could make an impact at the NHL level. Neighbours followed up his strong 2023-24 season was another good one in 2024-25. In 82 games last season for the Blues, he scored 22 goals and set new career highs with 24 assists, 46 points, and 173 hits. He also provided solid offense for the Blues during the post-season, recording six points in their seven-game first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets. Overall, Neighbours is continuing to head in the right direction with his development and is starting to emerge as a key part of the Blues' roster in the process. However, when noting that he is still only 23 years old and still in the earlier stages of his career, there is clear reason to believe that he can still hit another new level next season. When looking at what Neighbours has done early on in his career, it is fair to argue that he has the potential to emerge as a legitimate top-six forward at the NHL level. If he gets his offense up a bit more and continues to make an impact with his physicality, he could be a big piece of the Blues' core moving forward. It will be fascinating to see what kind of year the Calgary, Alberta native puts together for the Blues next season from here. NHL News: Former Blues Goalie Officially Retires After not playing for two consecutive seasons, former St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak confirmed to Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport that he is officially retired. Photo Credit: © James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
CBS News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
5 Philadelphia Eagles breakout candidates for 2025 season
Last year, Zack Baun, Nolan Smith, Nakobe Dean, Cam Jurgens and more had breakout 2024 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles en route to a Super Bowl win. With training camp beginning this week, here are five candidates who could have breakout seasons in 2025 with the Eagles. The Eagles enter the 2025 season with less depth on the defensive line than in previous years, especially at edge rusher. Josh Sweat and Milton Williams both departed in free agency. Brandon Graham retired, and the team traded Bryce Huff after signing him to a massive contract. The Eagles didn't make a splashy move on the defensive line this offseason, which sets up second-year edge rusher Jalyx Hunt for the potential of a breakout 2025 season. Hunt, who emerged at the end of the regular season and in the playoffs with a half-sack in the Super Bowl, will start on the opposite side of Smith on Philadelphia's defensive line. Hunt, 24, is still relatively new to playing defensive line, despite some of his early success with the Birds. He began his college career at Cornell as a safety, and then moved to defensive line when he transferred to Houston Christian for his final two collegiate seasons. Staying on the defensive line, Azeez Ojulari is another name to watch for a potential breakout 2025 season. Ojulari, who spent the past four seasons with the New York Giants after the team selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, has dealt with several injuries early in his career. Ojulari has only played one full season, his rookie year in 2021 when he had a career-high eight sacks. Last year, Ojulari missed the final six games of the 2024 season with a toe injury. He had six sacks in 11 games, including five starts. If Ojulari, another former Georgia Bulldog, can stay healthy, he'll get plenty of chances at edge rusher behind Smith and Hunt. Speaking of former Georgia players, cornerback Kelee Ringo is another player the team picked out of the college football powerhouse who appears set for a breakout season. The starting cornerback spot opposite of Quinyon Mitchell is Ringo's to lose entering training camp. Veterans Darius Slay and Isaiah Rodgers are both off the team, and all the Eagles did at cornerback in the offseason was sign Adoree' Jackson and draft UCF's Mac McWilliams in the fifth round. Ringo has all the physical tools NFL teams want out of starting cornerbacks on the outside. He has the size at 6 feet, 2 inches and speed, as evidenced by his 4.36 40-yard draft time at the 2023 NFL scouting combine, but he needed to work on his technique. Ringo has mainly played special teams in his first two seasons in Philadelphia, but he's set up to take a major leap in the 2025 season. Philadelphia's offense is loaded with stars, but second-year running back Will Shipley is expected to be more involved in the 2025 season. Saquon Barkley will still handle a majority of the carries, but the Eagles might reduce his workload slightly this upcoming season after he recorded the highest number of touches in a season in his career in 2024. Kenneth Gainwell signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, so Shipley is expected to fill his role. Gainwell had 75 carries in the regular season in 2024 to go for 290 yards and one touchdown. Entering camp, Shipley and former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon, who missed all of 2024 with a neck injury, are Barkley's backups. Shipley, a former five-star recruit at Clemson University, flashed when given the opportunity in 2024, but he played mostly special teams as a rookie. Eagles vice president of football operations Howie Roseman came away with a steal in the seventh round of the 2023 draft when he selected defensive tackle Moro Ojomo out of the University of Texas. Ojomo emerged last season along Philadelphia's defensive tackle rotation with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Williams. With Williams' 501 snaps from last season gone, Ojomo is expected to fill that void. Ojomo played 388 snaps on defense in 2024, which was tied with Davis. In 17 regular-season games, Ojomo had 20 total tackles and five quarterback hits.
CBC
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
NSL Week 14 reactions, plus AFC Toronto's Kaylee Hunter joins the show
In this episode of Just Soccer, Week 14 delivered viral moments, heated rivalries, and standout performances , and we're breaking it all down. Plus, AFC rising star Kaylee Hunter joins the show to talk about her breakout season, goal celebrations, and what's next.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Stowers 'found his groove' before All-Star Break
Eric Samulski reacts to Kyle Stowers' explosive day for the Miami Marlins before the All-Star Break, going a perfect 5-5 at the plate with three home runs and six RBIs to add to his breakout season.
