College career
As a true freshman at LSU in 2015, Key played in 12 games and started the final nine. He recorded 41 tackles and five sacks and was named a freshman All-American. [4] [5] As a sophomore in 2016, he set a single-season school record by recording 12 sacks. [6] He earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from the Associated Press. [7] As a junior in 2017, Key was limited to 8 games due to injury, but finished with 33 tackles, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble. On January 4, 2018, Key officially announced that he would be entering the 2018 NFL draft. [8]
Professional career
Pre-draft
Prior to Key's junior season, he was projected as the number one overall prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft by Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports. [12] In January 2018, he was ranked as the number two draft prospect at the outside linebacker position, behind Tremaine Edmunds of Virginia Tech, by Mel Kiper of ESPN. [13] Key was projected to be an early first round selection, but his off-the-field issues caused his draft stock to plummet.
Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders
Key was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round as the 87th pick overall. [14] He played all 16 games during the 2018 season. [15]
Key played seven games in the 2019 season. [16] After having two sacks in his final two games, Key suffered a broken foot and was ruled out the rest of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2019. [17]
Key played 14 games during the 2020 season, missing two games due to illness. [18] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 18, 2020, [19] and activated three days later. [20] On December 26, 2020, in a Week 16 home game against the Miami Dolphins, Key committed a 15-yard personal foul penalty when he grabbed the facemask of Dolphin QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on a play where the Dolphins gained 34 yards; the penalty and catch put Miami in field goal range and Miami hit one from 44 yards to earn a 26-25 win, which eliminated the Raiders from playoff contention.
Key was waived on April 15, 2021. [21]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On March 30, 2022, Key signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [24] He played in all 17 games with three starts, recording 27 tackles and 4.5 sacks. [25]
Tennessee Titans
On March 20, 2023, Key signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. [26] He played in 17 games with nine starts during the 2023 season, recording 30 tackles, six sacks, and two forced fumbles. [27]
On July 30, 2024, Key was suspended 6 games for violating the NFL's policy against performance–enhancing drugs. [28] However, Key successfully appealed the ban, and his suspension was overturned on August 17. [29] He played 16 games during the 2024 season, only missing the last game due to injury. He finished with a career high of 42 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 18 pressures, and a pass deflection. [30]
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