BoPete Keyes

Last updated

BoPete Keyes
No. 32 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-09) November 9, 1997 (age 26)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Laurel
College: Tulane (2016–2019)
NFL draft: 2020  / Round: 7 / Pick: 237
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:9
Player stats at PFR

Thakarius "BoPete" Keyes (born November 9, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Tulane, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns.

Contents

College career

According to WGNO, in 2019, Keyes started every game for Tulane and held opposing quarterbacks to a 45 percent completion rate when he was targeted. He earned an Honorable Mention for the American Athletic Conference. [1] In his junior and senior seasons, Keyes had 85 tackles, 18 passes defended and two interceptions. [2]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Keyes was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft with the 237th overall pick. [3] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list on July 26, 2020. [4] He was activated on August 16, 2020. [5] He finished his rookie season playing in eight games and recording eight total tackles. On August 31, 2021, Keyes was waived by the Chiefs. [6]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 1, 2021, Keyes was claimed off waivers by the Colts. [7] He was waived on November 13 and re-signed to the practice squad. [8] He was released on November 22. [9]

New England Patriots

On November 30, 2021, Keyes was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad, but was released the next day. [10] [11]

Chicago Bears

On December 15, 2021, Keyes was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. [12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022. [13] He was waived on August 23, 2022. [14]

Houston Texans

On September 13, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. [15] He was released on October 18.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 25, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. [16] He was released on November 8. [17]

Houston Texans (second stint)

On November 17, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. [18] He was released later that day.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 7, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. [19] He was waived on May 12, 2023.

Cleveland Browns

On July 6, 2023, Keyes was signed by the Cleveland Browns. [20] He was waived on July 29, 2023. [21]

San Antonio Brahmas

On February 25, 2024, Keyes signed with he San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). [22] He re-signed with the team on August 27, 2024. [23]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Teez Tabor</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jalen "Teez" Tabor is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida, and was selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Willie Beavers</span> American football player (born 1993)

Willie Beavers is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Michigan and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. Beavers has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cre'Von LeBlanc</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Cre'Von Lashaad LeBlanc is an American professional football defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">De'Vante Bausby</span> American football player (born 1993)

De'Vante Bausby is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Pittsburg State Gorillas and has been a member of several teams in the National Football League (NFL), Alliance of American Football (AAF), United States Football League (USFL), and XFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breon Borders</span> American football player (born 1995)

Breon Borders is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Duke. He has been a member of 13 different NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Toliver</span> American football player (born 1995)

Kevin Toliver II is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Lewis (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Ryan Lewis is an American former football cornerback who is currently the assistant defensive backs coach for the Colorado Mines Orediggers. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent and has been a member of the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Washington Football Team, and New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Thomas (American football)</span> American football player (born 1996)

Jordan Malik Thomas is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Mississippi State as a tight end and was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Tremon Smith is an American professional football cornerback and kick returner for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Arkansas, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Chris Lacy is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma State, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Mitchell (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Steven Mitchell Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at USC and signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He played for the Houston Texans from 2018 to 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vyncint Smith</span> American football player (born 1996)

Vyncint Smith is an American football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). Smith was born in Germany while his U.S. Army parents were stationed there, but he grew up in South Carolina where he played college football at Limestone University. He signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Niles Scott is an American football nose tackle for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Frostburg State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andre Chachere</span> American football player (born 1996)

Andre Maleek Chachere is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for the San José State Spartans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Byron Cowart</span> American football player (born 1996)

Byron Cowart is an American professional football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland and Auburn and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Entering college, he was regarded as the #1 overall recruit by ESPN and Rivals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devine Ozigbo</span> American football player (born 1996)

Devine Eghosa Ozigbo is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Nebraska and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cyril Grayson</span> American football player (born 1993)

Cyril Ross Grayson Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He did not play college football, but was an All-American track sprinter at LSU.

Arlington Hambright is an American professional football guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado.

Rashod Berry is an American football linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Ohio State.

Anthony Chesley is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Coastal Carolina.

References

  1. ↑ "Tulane DB Thakarius Keyes Selected by Kansas City in 2020 NFL Draft". WGNO. April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. ↑ Goldman, Charles (April 25, 2020). "Chiefs trade up into seventh round, select Tulane CB Thakarius 'Bopete' Keyes". Chiefs Wire. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Chiefs' Thakarius Keyes: Grabbed by Chiefs". CBS Sports . April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ Goldman, Charles (July 26, 2020). "Chiefs rookie CB BoPete Keyes placed on non-football injury list". USAToday.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Chiefs Thakarius Keyes back at practice". CBSSports.com. August 16, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players". Chiefs.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Colts Claim Cornerbacks Thakarius Keyes, Chris Wilcox Off Waivers; Waive Marvell Tell III, Andre Chachere". Colts.com. September 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Colts Activate CB T.J. Carrie From Injured Reserve, Waive CB BoPete Keyes, Elevate S Jahleel Addae To Active Roster From Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 13, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Colts Sign Anthony Chesley, Brian Poole To Practice Squad, Release BoPete Keyes From Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 22, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Patriots Sign DB Thakarius (BoPete) Keyes and RB Devine Ozigbo to the Practice Squad; Release DL Niles Scott". Patriots.com. November 30, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Patriots release kicker Quinn Nordin; Release DB Thakarius (BoPete) Keyes from the practice squad". Patriots.com. December 1, 2021.
  12. ↑ Mayer, Larry (December 15, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears put Borom on COVID-19 list". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  13. ↑ Mayer, Larry (January 11, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  14. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 23, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears cut five to reach 80-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  15. ↑ Lane, Mark (September 13, 2022). "Texans sign former Chiefs cornerback BoPete Keyes to practice squad". Texans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  16. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (October 25, 2022). "Falcons release former second round NFL Draft pick". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  17. ↑ Bair, Scott (November 8, 2022). "Falcons place offensive lineman on IR, sign safety off practice squad among other roster moves". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-16-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. November 16, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  19. ↑ Mink, Ryan (January 16, 2023). "Ravens Sign Six Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Browns sign CB Thakarius Keyes". ClevelandBrowns.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  21. ↑ Kinnan, Cory (July 29, 2023). "Browns open up roster spot, waive CB Bopete Keyes with injury designation". Browns Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  22. ↑ "UFL Player Transactions, Sunday February 25, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  23. ↑ @UFL_PR (August 27, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 27, 2024– via Twitter.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.