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Keon Keeley is on the Dean’s List at Berkeley Prep for his high academic success. Keeley hasn't set in stone what he wants to major in college yet, but he is interested in the field of law. His high school coach, Dominick Ciao, praises Keeley for his high character off the field and his drive to win on it. That focus is something Keeley prides himself on. “I like to be me – friendly and nice to those around me. But on the field, I’m coming to work. I’m going to play hard and win games. Whatever the team needs me to do, that’s what I’ll do. I want to win, win, win, win. I also want to be one of the best students in the classroom, be one of the nicest people in the community and help out as many people as I can.” Keeley’s mother is Janicke Keeley. She is originally from Norway and went to college there.

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The 2026 recruiting cycle came to a close earlier this month, meaning 32 high school prospects are now officially headed to the college ranks as a

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Breaking down which schools have signed the most 5-stars in the last four recruiting cycles

Keon Keeley hadn’t been in Notre Dame Stadium in more than three years when he stepped on campus in early January for his transfer portal recruiting

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DE Keon Keeley made 'best decision ever' to return to Notre Dame

Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep defensive end Keon Keeley announced his commitment to Notre Dame on June 28, 2021, picking the Fighting Irish during the

Reviewing the long journey that led Keon Keeley back to Notre Dame

Notre Dame has landed four coveted players out of the Transfer Portal so far on Monday and Marcus Freeman and the Irish are looking for more.  The

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Notre Dame is emerging as the favorite for another top Transfer Portal player

Notre Dame football bet on talent.  The coaching staff put aside broken promises and unmet potential in pulling former Alabama defensive end Keon

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Why DE Keon Keeley is worth the risk for Notre Dame football

So much of the first month of Notre Dame's offseason has been spent worrying about the interior of the 2026 Fighting Irish defensive line. Rightfully

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How Keon Keeley fortifies a Notre Dame defensive end unit desperate for a player just like him

https://youtu.be/FQjIu6kUdMw  Keon Keeley played just 191 snaps in three seasons at Alabama, but the Crimson Tide wanted him back.  At least, that's

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'He's got room to grow': Why Keon Keeley struggled to see the field at Alabama, and why that can change at Notre Dame

The full-circle moment has happened. One-time Notre Dame commit Keon Keeley, who recently finished his third season at Alabama, has signed to play

Transfer Portal: Alabama transfer DE Keon Keeley signs with Notre Dame football

Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Keon Keeley commits to transfer to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, On3 has learned. He has two years of eligibility

Alabama DL Keon Keeley vs. Oklahoma (SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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Alabama edge rusher Keon Keeley commits to transfer to Notre Dame

Let’s break down the latest intel on the top available players in the transfer portal and where they could land. These are not RPMs, but where these

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Calling My Shot: Oregon, Ohio State, Alabama & more predicted to land top transfer portal commits

Former Michigan cornerback Jayden Sanders is trending towards Notre Dame, several sources tell On3.  With that, I’ve logged a prediction in favor of

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Notre Dame closing in on one of the top-rated Transfer Portal defensive backs

Notre Dame is wrapping up a two-day visit with Alabama transfer edge rusher Keon Keeley and the intel is very positive regarding the Irish’s position

Notre Dame in the thick of it for key Transfer Portal defensive line targets

Notre Dame's initial targets on the defensive line have either committed elsewhere or are trending toward other schools. But two new players, both of

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Notre Dame transfer hot board 2.0: New defensive linemen emerge as high-priority targets

Alabama defensive end transfer and one-time class of 2023 Notre Dame commit Keon Keeley arrived in South Bend on Wednesday afternoon for his official

Intel: Latest on Alabama transfer DE Keon Keeley’s Notre Dame visit

Former five-star EDGE recruit Keon Keeley committed to Notre Dame on June 28, 2021 and was a key member of the Fighting Irish's 2023 class. He

Former Irish commit, Alabama transfer DE Keon Keeley to visit Notre Dame

Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley is entering the NCAA transfer portal.  Keeley has assumed a larger role this season after not seeing much of the

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Alabama DL Keon Keeley is entering NCAA transfer portal

Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. He spent three years with the Crimson Tide.  Keeley

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Alabama DE Keon Keeley plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

LOS ANGELES -- It's been a roller coaster ride for Alabama defensive lineman Keon Keeley to get where he is now. Once a 5-star recruit, he's since

Keon Keeley reflects on increased role in third year at Alabama

No. 9 Alabama escaped Norman with a win in its rematch with No. 8 Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff, beating the Sooners

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Game Balls: No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24

Keon Keeley changed positions before the 2024 season, moving from outside linebacker to the Bandit spot along Alabama’s defensive line. He played in

Keon Keeley discusses move to Bandit, game-ending sack at South Carolina

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama fans have been clamoring to see defensive lineman Keon Keeley in action for a number of years, and their wishes came to

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'Patient' Keon Keeley seizing new opportunities on Alabama defense

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Keon Keeley checked into Saturday’s game at Missouri on a key 3rd and 8.   The Tigers trailed Alabama, 14-7, and were nearing

Former 5-star Keon Keeley records first sack of Alabama career at Missouri

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama's defensive line has a number of intriguing players to note heading into the 2025 season. The unit brings back two

Alabama DC Kane Wommack searching for consistency from Keon Keeley, Kelby Collins

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama's defenses is being touted as possibly one of the nation's best entering the 2025 season. It's a defense that returns

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Kane Wommack 'excited' about two reserves at Alabama's Bandit position

ATLANTA – Pass rush was a popular question for the Alabama contingent at SEC Media Days earlier this week. The Crimson Tide has placed a point of