5-star EDGE Keon Keeley signs with Alabama

On3 imageby:Joe Spears•12/21/22•

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Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep five-star EDGE Keon Keeley has signed with Alabama.

The 6-foot-6, 245-pound Keeley is the No. 11 overall prospect and No. 1 EDGE in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 3 player in Florida.

Keeley committed to Notre Dame in June 2021 but backed off of that commitment on August 17. After months of speculating, Keeley committed to Alabama on December 12 choosing the Crimson Tide over Florida, Georgia and Ohio State.

Keeley currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $276K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Keon Keeley Scouting Summary

Big pass rusher with high-end explosion and finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Has a big frame at 6-foot-6, 245 pounds with good length (33 7/8 inch arms). Shows a strong first step, bursting off the ball and uses his length to create disruption off the edge. Shows signs of some technical acuity with quick hands and pass rush moves. Developed a spin move to go with quick hands as a senior. Displays strong closing speed and finishes plays behind the line of scrimmage at a high rate.

Among the more productive pass rushers in the nation as a junior and senior, totaling 32.5 sacks over his final two seasons. Most comfortable rushing out of a two-point stance at this point. A violent finisher who delivers massive hits on opposing quarterbacks. Has the frame and play strength to develop into a plus run defender. Quickly generates momentum and converts speed to power as a pass rusher. Will need to continue improving his bend and flexibility as he’s more of a straight line rusher. Also a bouncy athlete with a basketball background.