​CANTON — Kyelin West begins his junior season at Canton McKinley High School as one of the premier running backs in the state, following a breakout 2025 campaign under first-year head coach Renzy Parnell. West aims to lead the Bulldogs back to the Division I playoffs and help defend their Federal League crown. At 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, West is drawing substantial college interest as the 2026 season approaches. Here is a comprehensive look at his stats, honors, and college offers for the upcoming year.
As a sophomore in 2025, West rushed for 1,504 yards, leading the Federal League in rushing and ranking second in the region. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry and crossed the goal line 12 times for a McKinley team that finished 9-3 and clinched the outright Federal League title. West’s best performance came in the regional semifinal against Mentor, where he ran for a season-high 198 yards and scored a touchdown on 27 carries in a 25-24 loss.
West’s standout play earned him the Northeast Inland District Offensive Player of the Year honor in Division I. He was also named to the first team on the Division I All-Ohio list and received a first-team nod on The Repository’s All-Stark County Football Team. Throughout the season, West demonstrated explosive ability and consistency, making him a frequent focal point of McKinley’s offense.
As for college interest, West has drawn attention from several programs. His current Division I offers include Bowling Green, Ohio University, Marshall, and Miami University. Those offers reflect his combination of vision, speed, and physicality at running back, as well as his proven production at the high school level.
Fans and recruiters can follow West’s journey as he transitions into his junior year, with expectations for him to continue his elite production and to add to his already impressive list of accolades. The Canton Repository sports department can be reached via email at sports@cantonrep.com for inquiries or additional information. This profile originally appeared in The Repository and highlights Kyelin West’s recruitment profile, on-field performance, and his path toward potential Division I college opportunities.