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Topic: 2015 DL Keith Key (Bishop Hartley) - Ohio Signee
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Posted: 1/31/2015 1:44 PM
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Per His Twitter account Keith Key (@keithsuav) from Bishop Hartley has committed to the Bobcats. His highlight tape shows him as an OLB but I think he's going to end up a TE. 4.61 40 at 6'-4" is pretty good assuming it's at least semi-accurate.


Hudl...
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1561078/keith-key

Unknown to Scout & ESPN, unranked with Rivals & 247Sports.
 

Last Edited: 2/4/2015 12:36:21 PM by Ted Thompson
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Posted: 1/31/2015 2:25 PM
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Another diamond in the rough type I guess. Seems like we're just trying to fill openings at this point.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 2:26 PM
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Any other D-1 offers?
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Posted: 1/31/2015 2:35 PM
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OUs LONG Driver wrote:expand_more
Per His Twitter account Keith Key (@keithsuav) from Bishop Hartley has committed to the Bobcats. His highlight tape shows him as an OLB but I think he's going to end up a TE. 4.61 40 at 6'-4" is pretty good assuming it's at least semi-accurate.


Hudl...
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1561078/keith-key

Unknown to every service but 247sports but he is unranked there.
Yahoo shows the commitment as of today.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-K...
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Posted: 1/31/2015 2:40 PM
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BuddyLee wrote:expand_more
Another diamond in the rough type I guess. Seems like we're just trying to fill openings at this point.
Again, an athlete who appears very well put together. Not sure about ship or gray-shirt.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 3:26 PM
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Bcat2 wrote:expand_more
Another diamond in the rough type I guess. Seems like we're just trying to fill openings at this point.
Again, an athlete who appears very well put together. Not sure about ship or gray-shirt.

His speed and size certainly make him a player with potential. He moves very well for a guy that big. I am inclined to think that you are right that TE is the spot that might best use that potential. I could also see him at DE.

ytownbobcat wrote:expand_more
Any other D-1 offers?

Per the Rivals page, he had offers from Indiana State, North Dakota, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Edit - Considering that Michael Goerge just tweeted out 20 faces, and that this guy was reported today, I'd guess he's a scholarship guy.
Last Edited: 1/31/2015 3:53:30 PM by L.C.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 9:07 PM
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Could be mistaken, but I believe the "Key" surname has some history with Hartley. Seems to me, one went on to play at Michigan. Not sure if this relates to our recruit.
Perhaps someone can correct me or confirm.
Last Edited: 1/31/2015 9:08:10 PM by bobcatsquared
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Posted: 2/1/2015 3:59 AM
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bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
Could be mistaken, but I believe the "Key" surname has some history with Hartley. Seems to me, one went on to play at Michigan. Not sure if this relates to our recruit.
Perhaps someone can correct me or confirm.

You have a good memory. I found this:
http://megasportsnews.com/?p=9017
http://www.utrockets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205176504
Last Edited: 2/1/2015 4:02:43 AM by L.C.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:00 AM
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I'm surprised he didn't have more interest at OLB. Based on his hightlights, he seems to be a disruptive pass rusher and he has a good combination of size and speed. Not that those same traits won't work at TE...
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:11 AM
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The Optimist wrote:expand_more
I'm surprised he didn't have more interest at OLB. Based on his hightlights, he seems to be a disruptive pass rusher and he has a good combination of size and speed. Not that those same traits won't work at TE...

OLB at the Division I level is mostly pass defense, so often the guys that play OLB at the next level were guys that played Safety in high school. In Ohio's Cover-4, OLB takes even more speed than most OLB spots because they have to cover the wide runs, the flat, and a very broad pass zone. I could see him at DE, though.
Last Edited: 2/1/2015 10:12:53 AM by L.C.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 11:10 AM
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OLB means he likes contact. With his size and speed he may be a FB or H-Back opportunity.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 1:44 PM
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cc-cat wrote:expand_more
OLB means he likes contact. With his size and speed he may be a FB or H-Back opportunity.
Why not MLB? Kieth, if you are reading this, hope you are smiling.
Last Edited: 2/1/2015 1:45:39 PM by Bcat2
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Posted: 2/2/2015 9:04 AM
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It says that he has two stars on rivals. I see this guy as being a red shirt this year but after his redshirt year being an impact player for the bobcats. He has only played this year and this is his first year playing outside linebacker ever (hence why he is listed as a tight end all over the internet) Also when he went to the rivals invitational camp he got ranked top performers there for tight end!! Big future for this guy.
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Posted: 2/2/2015 1:34 PM
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Bobcat247365 wrote:expand_more
It says that he has two stars on rivals. I see this guy as being a red shirt this year but after his redshirt year being an impact player for the bobcats. He has only played this year and this is his first year playing outside linebacker ever (hence why he is listed as a tight end all over the internet) Also when he went to the rivals invitational camp he got ranked top performers there for tight end!! Big future for this guy.

Ah, thanks. That explains a lot. I note that there are no Junior year highlights on HUDL, and that explains why. That also would be why he wasn't heavily recruited, and why he came to the attention of the coaches late.
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