Kemon Spell
| McKeesport Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 27, 2009 |
Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McKeesport Area High School (McKeesport, Pennsylvania) |
Kemon Spell (born April 27, 2009)[1] is an American football running back at McKeesport Area High School in Pennsylvania. He is a five-star recruit and one of the top prospects in the class of 2027.
Early life
[edit]Spell is from McKeesport, Pennsylvania.[2] He has a brother who plays for the California Golden Bears.[1] Spell attended McKeesport Area High School and played football as a running back and safety while also participating in track and field as a sprinter.[3][4] Spell became a starter as a freshman and ran for over 100 yards and two touchdowns in his first game.[4] As a sophomore, he posted an average of over 10 yards per carry, running 157 times for 1,681 yards and 24 touchdowns.[5] The following year, Spell was named the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Player of the Year after running for 1,755 yards while scoring 32 touchdowns despite missing several games due to injury.[6] He was also named the All-East Offensive Player of the Year by USA Today.[5] In his first three seasons at McKeesport, the school reached the WPIAL championship each year.[6]
A five-star recruit, Spell is ranked the number one running back in the class of 2027.[7] He is also one of the top 10 overall prospects in the nation.[8] Spell initially committed to play college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.[9] However, he later changed his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs in February 2026.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Ralph, Max (May 5, 2025). "'He's the most talented kid on the field:' Why Penn State 5-star commit Kemon Spell is the nation's top RB". PennLive.com.
- ↑ "Kemon Spell". ESPN. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ Everett, Brad (May 2, 2026). "Looking to hold the title of 'Fastest man in the WPIAL,' McKeesport's Kemon Spell storms to 100-meter title at rainy Baldwin Invitational". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- 1 2 Everett, Brad (September 19, 2023). "Recruiting notebook: McKeesport freshman Kemon Spell draws comparisons to Khaleke Hudson, picks up first offer from Pitt". Pittsburgh Union Progress.
- 1 2 Adams, Todd M. (December 23, 2025). "RB Kemon Spell named ALL-USA East Football Team's offensive captain". USA Today.
- 1 2 Harlan, Chris (December 16, 2025). "2025 Trib HSSN Football Player of the Year: McKeesport's Kemon Spell". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ↑ Barnes, Keith (October 11, 2025). "McKeesport's Kemon Spell scores 6 TDs in win against Mars, says he's no longer '100%' on Penn State commitment". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ↑ Bahns, Carter (February 2, 2026). "College football recruiting: Kemon Spell, No. 1 running back in 2027 class, commits to Georgia". CBS Sports.
- ↑ Ralph, Max (August 23, 2025). "Pa. native, Penn State 5-star commit has jaw-dropping performance in season opener: 'This is insane'". PennLive.com.
- ↑ Darney, Mike (February 3, 2026). "McKeesport's Kemon Spell announces commitment to the University of Georgia". CBS News.
