Wrestling-Champion RB with 2,000+ Yards Brings Elite Grit to Kentucky
Delvecchio 'Deuce' Alston II, a 6-0, 210-pound unanimous three-star RB from Alabama’s Hewitt-Trussville, is Kentucky’s first RB pledge in the 2026 class and the 75th-best prospect in Alabama per 247Sports. His differentiator is elite physicality: he’s the 2025 Alabama 7A State wrestling champion, which fuels his break-tackle intensity and low-body leverage as a runner. In his junior year, he posted 670 rushing yards (8 TDs) plus 127 receiving yards (13 TDs), totaling over 2,000 career all-purpose yards and earning a spot in the 2025 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. Nicknamed 'Deuce' and coached by Josh Floyd, he chose UK over Minnesota, Memphis, Virginia, and South Florida. No reported injury history; his personality is defined by relentless work rate and competitive fire. He’s a high-fit RB for Kentucky’s physical scheme, offering immediate depth with a ceiling as a dual-threat back who can dominate in the short yardage and open field alike.
