Kentrel Bullock

Bullock joined the Bengals as a college free agent signee in May ... Had a six-year collegiate playing career that included time at the University of Mississippi (2020-22) and the University of South Alabama ('23-25) ... In 36 games at South Alabama, he rushed for 2365 yards and 25 TDs ... Earned first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors in 2025, when he set a South Alabama single-season record with 1085 rushing yards and ranked third in the league with 14 rushing TDs ... Saw action in 16 games at Mississippi, where he contributed as a special teamer and reserve running back ... A native of Columbia, Miss., he ran for 4386 yards and 60 TDs during his career at Columbia High School.

Bullock joined the Bengals as a college free agent signee in May ... Had a six-year collegiate playing career that included time at the University of Mississippi (2020-22) and the University of South Alabama ('23-25) ... In 36 games at South Alabama, he rushed for 2365 yards and 25 TDs ... Earned first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors in 2025, when he set a South Alabama single-season record with 1085 rushing yards and ranked third in the league with 14 rushing TDs ... Saw action in 16 games at Mississippi, where he contributed as a special teamer and reserve running back ... A native of Columbia, Miss., he ran for 4386 yards and 60 TDs during his career at Columbia High School.

Career transactions: Signed with Cincinnati as a college free agent on 5-8-26.

College: Spent three seasons (2023-25) at South Alabama, following three ('20-22) at Mississippi ... Played in 52 career games (36 at South Alabama, 16 at Ole Miss).

2025—Started all 12 games for South Alabama ... Named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference ... Set South Alabama single-season record with 1085 rushing yards on 218 carries ... Ranked third in Sun Belt in rushing yards and rushing TDs (career-high 14) ... Rushed for 100 or more yards in four games ... Also caught 14 passes for 53 yards and a TD ... Had single-game career highs in rushing yards (187) and rushing TDs (three) on Nov. 22 vs. Southern Mississippi.

2024—Played in 13 games with 12 starts for South Alabama ... Rushed 152 times for 832 yards and seven TDs ... Added 15 receptions for 153 yards and one TD ... Ranked eighth in Sun Belt in rushing yards and tied for 11th in rushing TDs ... Had season highs in carries (18) and rushing yards (141) and scored two TDs on Oct. 26 vs. Louisiana-Monroe.

2023—Played in 11 games with two starts for South Alabama ... Rushed for 448 yards on 83 carries with four TDs ... Caught 15 passes for 106 yards and one TD ... Added 11 kickoff returns for 210 yards, with 33-yard long ... Ran 14 times for season-high 82 yards and a TD, and added a 25-yard KOR on Sept. 9 vs. Southeastern Louisiana.

2022—Played in three games for Mississippi, seeing action on special teams ... Did not record any stats.

2021—Played in six games for Ole Miss, contributing on special teams and as a reserve RB ... Rushed 17 times for 78 yards, and added one reception ... Logged nine carries for 52 yards on Sept. 18 vs. Tulane.

2020—Played in six contests as a true freshman for Ole Miss, recording two carries for 11 yards.

High school: Attended Columbia High School in Columbia, Miss. ... Rushed for 4386 yards and 60 TDs in high school career ... Also had 349 receiving yards and five TDs ... Named first-team all-state and Mississippi Class 3A Mr. Football as a senior in 2019, when he amassed 1966 rushing yards and 33 total TDs while leading team to 13-1 record and appearance in state title game ... Also lettered in basketball and track and field.

Personal: Hometown is Columbia, Miss. ... Graduated from South Alabama in 2024 with degree in multi-disciplinary studies ... Named to Southeastern Conference First-Year Honor Roll in 2020-21 ... First name is pronounced "KENN-trell."

Last Updated July 2026