South Alabama has been on a tear for the 2027 recruiting class and that momentum continued with the commitment of receiver DeArian Riley.
100% committed 🏡@CoachApplewhite@CoachTimRattay@SouthAlabamaFB@JagsFB_Recruits@HallTechSports1@SYL_FB@[email protected]/epUbAgYEI3
— DeArian ”Juice” Riley (@dearian_riley) June 15, 2026
“Juice” Riley (6-1,188) starred for Sylacauga High School in 2025 after transferring in from BB Comer High School, hauling in 67 passes for 1,127 yards and 12 touchdowns while also contributing 25 tackles and an interception as a safety. His efforts earned Class 5A second-team All-State honors. He also ran track for Sylacauga, recording an 11.31 in the 100m and helping set the school record as part of the 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay teams.
He picked South Alabama over offers from Charlotte, Georgia State, Jacksonsville State and several FCS programs…