Quali Conley

Conley signed with the Bengals as a college free agent in May, coming off an impressive final season at the University of Arizona ... He led the Wildcats in 2024 with 745 rushing yards and eight rushing TDs in 12 games played ... Transferred to Arizona from San Jose State University, where he ranked sixth in the Mountain West Conference with nine rushing TDs in the 2023 campaign ... Began his career at Utah Tech University, where he played three football seasons (spring 2021, fall '21 and fall '22) ... Saw action in 52 total games in college career, and totaled 3345 rushing yards along with 961 receiving yards.

Career transactions:

Signed with Cincinnati as college free agent on 5-9-25.

College highlights:

Played in 52 total games in college career ... Spent three seasons (spring 2021, fall '21 and fall '22) at Utah Tech ... Transferred to San Jose State for 2023 season ... Finished career at Arizona in 2024.

2024—Played in all 12 games in lone season at Arizona ... Led team with 745 rushing yards on 150 attempts ... Scored eight rushing TDs ... Caught 39 passes for 245 yards and one TD ... Returned two kickoffs for 37 yards ... Scored three rushing TDs in Wildcats debut on Aug. 31 vs. New Mexico, and finished with 90 yards on 10 carries ... Posted season-best 112 rushing yards on 17 attempts and added five catches for 38 yards on Sept. 7 vs. Northern Arizona ... Totaled 136 yards from scrimmage (97 rushing, 39 receiving), and scored a rushing TD on Oct. 5 vs. Texas Tech ... Rushed for 107 yards, including 50-yard TD run, and had three grabs for 27 yards and a receiving TD on Nov. 15 vs. Houston.

2023—Played in 13 games with two starts for San Jose State ... Rushed 131 times for 842 yards and nine TDs ... Added 27 receptions for 269 yards ... His nine rushing TDs ranked sixth in the Mountain West Conference ... Averaged 18.0 yards per carry in season opener on Aug. 26 at Southern California, with 108 yards on six rushes; had career-long 57-yard run ... Ran for 123 yards with a TD on 10 carries, and had 61-yard reception on Oct. 14 at New Mexico ... Matched career long with 57-yard run and finished with season-best 155 yards and a TD on Nov. 18 vs. San Diego State.

2022—Played in all 11 games for Utah Tech ... Rushed 186 times for 1095 yards and eight TDs ... Caught 12 passes for 89 yards ... Had six games with 100 or more rushing yards ... Ran for career-high 215 yards on 25 carries on Nov. 12 vs. Tarleton State.

2021—Played in all 11 games for Utah State ... Totaled 69 rushing attempts for 263 yards and one TD ... Added 24 catches for 151 yards and a TD ... Had season-high 67 rushing yards and scored lone rushing TD of season on Nov. 13 vs. Fort Lewis.

Spring 2021—Started all five games in true freshman season that was moved to spring due to COVID-19 pandemic ... Rushed 83 times for 400 yards and four TDs, and added 14 receptions for 207 yards and two scores ... Scored two TDs on March 7 at New Mexico State, finding the end zone on a 43-yard run and 75-yard reception ... Notched season-high 98 rushing yards on 22 carries on March 13 vs. Tarleton State.

High school:

Played final two seasons at Central High School in Fresno, Calif., after beginning career at Edison High School in Fresno ... Earned two all-league and all-state honors while at Central ... Led All-Valley League in rushing in back-to-back seasons as a junior and senior.

Personal:

Hometown is Fresno, Calif. ... Majored in interdisciplinary studies at Arizona with an emphasis in sports and society ... First name is pronounced "KWAH-lee."

Last Updated July 2025