After reclassing from 2026 to 2027 last off-season Kelton Strickland Kelton Strickland 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Leuzinger | 2027 State CA has started to make a name for himself on the national recruiting landscape scene already. The 5’10 California prospect seems to be a magician on the field, proving there is nothing that he can’t do at both Running Back and Defensive Back. When he has the ball in his hands, Kelton is a chore to bring down with his speed and agility. Some of the more impressive things that I have seen from him include him bouncing off of tacklers all while continuing to pick up  speed. He was a starting Defensive Back on a loaded OG Ducks team this past season and also got his fair share of touches in the backfield. He was one of several kids from that OG Duck team this year that received an offer from the University of Maryland this past September. If he continues to play like he has to this point, there should be more schools extending an offer his way.

Strickland is a versatile athlete who reclassed from the class of 2026. The eighth-grader grader has long excelled on the gridiron, and already holds two verbal offers – one from Maryland and one from Louisville. As a member of the OG Duck, Strickland plays running back, receiver, kick returner and defensive back. He’s a patient runner who has good vision and lateral movement. He doesn’t shy away from contact and is a twitchy route runner who can quickly get in and out of his breaks. The same speed and elusiveness allows him to excel after the catch and as a return man.