LOOK: 5-star EDGE Keon Keeley visiting Notre Dame
Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep five-star EDGE Keon Keeley has been committed to Notre Dame since June, but he has still received plenty of interest from other major programs.
Since his last visit to South Bend in October, he has taken visits to Ohio State, Florida, and Alabama. And each of those schools has been working hard to flip him. Keeley returned to Notre Dame on Saturday for an unofficial visit, where he got to watch the Fighting Irish’s spring practice.
According to BlueandGold.com’s Mike Singer, this visit will be key for Notre Dame, and they’ll hopefully convince him to stick to his commitment and not take other visits.
“Another trip to Alabama could be in the works. But otherwise, we haven’t heard buzz of Keeley having any other trips scheduled for the spring or summer,” Singer wrote. “This is a great opportunity for Notre Dame to get the 6-5, 240-pounder locked back in with his Irish pledge — and potentially convince him not to take other trips.”
Keeley is the No. 7 overall prospect 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 ranks as the nation’s No. 1 EDGE and the No. 2 junior prospect in Florida.
Keon Keeley Scouting Summary
“Long pass rusher with high-end flexibility and finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Has a big frame at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds with outstanding length (7-foot wing-span). Plays with advanced bend and flexibility, sinking his hips and using his supreme length to create disruption off the edge. Already shows signs of some technical acuity with quick hands and pass rush moves. 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. Also a bouncy athlete with a basketball background.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings