Cincinnati Bearcats running back Corey Kiner (21) breaks a tackle attempt by TCU Horned Frogs safety Cam Smith (29) in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and TCU Horned Frogs at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Look: Corey Kiner, Luke Kandra Say Goodbye to Cincinnati

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 11:31 AM ET

UC football stars Corey Kiner and Luke Kandra said their goodbyes to fans on social media this week. Kiner also officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft as a fringe pick, ranked 259th on the consensus big board as of this writing.

Kiner was one of the most prolific running backs in team history, rushing for 2,562 yards and 14 touchdowns at Cincinnati on 5.4 yards per carry.

Kandra was just as impactful at UC, anchoring the interior of Cincinnati protection unit for an eye-popping 1,698 snaps over his two seasons.

From the 2023 Baylor game through this campaign, Kandra never posted a single-game PFF grade below 63.5 overall. A bastion of consistency who should get taken at least as a Day Three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

❤️ #BearcatFamily #21immortal pic.twitter.com/taqSozjZDz
— 21k.cbandz (@CoreyKiner) December 4, 2024

Thank you Cincinnati Football for the past 2 years and giving me the opportunity to play for my hometown. I am forever grateful for @CoachSattUC, @CoachCardwell_, and my teammates for helping me become the man and player I am today #foreverabearcat ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6pvfr3saI3
— Luke Kandra (@luke_kandra) December 4, 2024