He’s only really been playing football for six years
While Keyes did play peewee football, he got a late start playing it later in life. He was always a basketball player at Laurel High School in Laurel, Mississippi, but during his junior year he decided to join the football program. He says it was the greatest move he ever made.
“Just starting off in high school, I started playing my junior year. I ended up not playing my freshman and sophomore year. I think it was the greatest move that I ever did. Once I got on the field, it was a great experience. I began to get the exposure in junior college, and I knew soon I’d transition to
college. And just being a college player and learning more about college defenses and more about football, it shaped me into a better football player as well. I know that I got drafted in the seventh round, but I’m just ready to get on the field and do everything to show everyone that I can potentially be the best corner in the league soon.”
He sure isn’t lacking for confidence thinking that he can ultimately become the best corner in the NFL. That’s the type of fire you like to see out of a late-round draft pick.