Player Identification
Full Name: Raymeir Kirby
High School: Villa Angela-St. Joseph
City, State: Cleveland, OH
Position: RB
Class: 2027
Jersey Number: 21
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Film Link: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19461752/6900c47a206aefcac2284dd3
Physical Profile
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 185 lbs.
Body Type / Frame:
Compact and sturdy frame with a thick lower half and good natural strength. Carries his weight well with room to continue adding functional mass as he develops physically.
Athletic Profile:
Explosive athlete with excellent burst and acceleration once he reaches his second gear. Displays the coordination, footwork, and fluidity to threaten defenses both downhill and laterally in space.
Player Summary
Raymeir Kirby is a Power 4-caliber running back prospect with elite speed, acceleration, and open-field playmaking ability. He thrives in space, where his burst and lateral agility allow him to create explosive plays consistently. Combined with his willingness to block and compete through contact, Kirby projects as a versatile three-down back with major upside at the next level.
Trait Evaluation
Movement Skills
Kirby is an explosive mover with excellent acceleration and the ability to reach top speed quickly in open space. His fluid change-of-direction ability allows him to redirect naturally without losing momentum, making him dangerous in both outside run concepts and open-field situations.
Physicality
Shows toughness and competitiveness as a runner while flashing the ability to shed initial contact with his compact build. While he can fight through tackles, his consistency finishing runs physically and generating extra yardage after contact still needs development. Pad level and leverage through contact will be key growth areas moving forward.
Football Intelligence
Displays natural instincts as a runner and quickly identifies space once plays develop. Can continue improving his patience and pacing between the tackles, as there are moments where he commits too early to running lanes before blocks fully form.
Strengths
- Elite long speed and acceleration
- Dangerous open-field runner
- Fluid athletic profile and movement skills
- High-effort competitor as both runner and blocker
Areas for Development
- Physical finishing consistency
- Patience following blockers
- Maintaining lower pad level through contact
Intangibles
Motor / Effort Level:
Relentless competitor who consistently plays through the whistle and gives strong effort every snap.
Competitiveness:
Tough runner who willingly absorbs contact and competes aggressively in space while contributing as a blocker.
Overall Evaluation
Summary Statement
Power 4-caliber running back prospect with elite burst, dangerous open-field ability, and three-down upside who projects as an explosive offensive weapon with continued refinement and physical development.
Scout Information
Scout Name: Matteo
Assigned State/Region: Ohio
Date of Evaluation: 5/14/2026
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