#21 Corey Kiner Season 2023
One of two talented freshmen running backs for LSU in the 2021 class, joining Armoni Goodwin … Kiner and Goodwin have been dubbed “Thunder and Lightning” by their fellow teammates … Kiner is a bruising running back with elusive speed … Can gain the tough yard between the tackles, but also has the speed to get to the edge … In position to see plenty of playing time for the Tigers in 2021 … One of the most sought-after prep running backs nationally in the class of 2021.
HIGH SCHOOL
Named Mr. Football for the state of Ohio in December of 2020 … Prepped at Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati … Four-star prospect in the 247 Sports Composite, ESPN and Rivals … In the 247 Sports Composite, ranks No. 163 overall nationally, the No. 7 prospect in the state of Ohio and the nation’s No. 7 running back prospect … Finished prep career ranked No. 10 in Ohio High School Athletic Association history in rushing yards (7,130) and No. 3 all-time in scoring (772), rushing touchdowns (116) and total touchdowns (125) … Led Roger Bacon to its first-ever regional championship in 2020, rushing for 1,866 yards and 35 touchdowns … His team lost in the state semifinals in 2020, falling to Ironton, 22-19 … Also named Ohio Division V Offensive Player of the Year … Became only second player in the Cincinnati area to be named Mr. Football in Ohio since 1992 (Evan Prater, 2019 and Marc Edwards, 1992) … Despite missing 34 quarters of action in the last two years due to lopsided wins, still rushed for over 4,000 yards combined as a junior and senior … Roger Bacon won 19 of its 20 games by over two TDs in 2019 and 2020 … Once scored eight TDs in a game against Christian Hills Academic in October of 2019 … In regional final victory, rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries … On Kiner, Roger Bacon Athletic Director Steve Rossi said, “I think what I’ll remember most about Corey’s high school career is the humility he has always shown. He is a ‘yes sir/no sir’ person – very polite and down to Earth – but extremely focused and determined” … Becomes first Roger Bacon football player to play for a SEC team since Isaac Curtis signed with Kentucky in 1992 … Coached by Mike Blaut.