GLENDALE, Arizona (October 24, 2025) – The Arizona Rattlers have signed three more defensive backs to the 2026 roster, including an HBCU All-American in Kenny Gallop from Howard University.

Kenny Gallop
Gallop, 6,0, 215 pounds, was a four-year starter at Howard University and was a named a first team All-American among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) his last three seasons. He was a nominee for the inaugural HBCU National Player of the Year in 2024. He was named the Mid-Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 for the Bison who won their second straight conference championship.

Over the course of his career he recorded 320 tackles, 205 of those solo playing in 43 games. In his final season at Howard, Gallop had 78 tackles, 51 solo, and seven tackles for loss including three sacks.

Travis Jay
Jay, 6-1, 200 pounds, played two seasons at Colorado and two at Florida St.

He played in 16 games for the Seminoles, starting two where he totaled 33 tackles and three interceptions. He was a part-time player in his two years at Colorado playing in eight games.

Jay is from Greenville, Fla, and he played at Madison County High School.

Yahsyn McKee
McKee, 6-0, 185 pounds, played two seasons at Miami, Ohio, after transferring from Mercer University.

In 14 games in his final season for the Red Hawks, he recorded 58 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass breakups. He had a season-high 10 tackles in a game against Ball St.

McKee is from Stockbridge, Ga., where he played at Stockbridge High School.