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The last two posts on Alabama defensive lineman Keon Keeley’s X profile are essentially the same, one from early August 2023 with two pictures and the caption “Year 1” and then another from July 2024 with two new pictures and the caption “Year Two.”
While neither year ended up being particularly fruitful production-wise for 247Sports’ No. 3 overall recruit in the 2023 class, the outlook is all of a sudden different for his third season and the defensive lineman has yet to post anything about it.
Despite his current career tackle number (three) barely eclipsing the years he’s spent in college, there’s continued optimism at Alabama that this will be the year that Keeley starts to become a factor for the Crimson Tide defense.
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“Keon has matured and developed within the defense,” a source told CBS Sports. “… He’s gained a lot of trust from his teammates as he has improved his execution and production.”
After arriving at Alabama as a 240-pound outside linebacker, the 6-foot-5 Keeley shifted to the defensive line room last season, has put on 40 pounds and is in position to be part…
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Author : Matt Zenitz
Publish date : 2025-06-26 19:44:00
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