Anderson’s Star Safety: Yaheim Riley

Yaheim Riley is a 3 Star recruit who plays Safety at Anderson High School. Riley is ranked as the 793rd best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 70 Safety in the class as well. In addition, Riley is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Texas and is listed as a top 15 Safety in the state of Texas. He is committed to play at Texas.

Who are some role models in your life?
My mother—she’s my biggest role model.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
NBA YoungBoy always gets me locked in.

What are the strengths of your game?
I see the ball well, I’m a great tackler, and I communicate like the quarterback of the defense. I just have a natural feel for the game.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
Definitely when I had a 99-yard pick six and blew a kiss to the cheerleaders.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or against in your career?
I’ve played with some elite guys—Sedrick Alexander, Fatu Mukuba, and Latreveon McCutchin.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Keep going every day, even when it’s hard. God has a plan for all of us.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Jamaica or Paris for sure.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game at 16 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Andrew Mukuba—he’s someone I really look up to.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
When I got to dap up Michael Taaffe.