Jaylen Key

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Jaylen Key
No. 33 – New York Jets
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-29) February 29, 2000 (age 24)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Amos P. Godby
(Tallahassee, Florida)
College:
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 7 / pick:  257
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaylen Key (born February 29, 2000) is an American professional football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UAB Blazers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was selected by the Jets with the final pick of the 2024 NFL draft, making him that year's Mr. Irrelevant.

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Early life

Key grew up in Quincy, Florida and attended Amos P. Godby High School. Coming out of high school, Key was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the UAB Blazers. [1] [2]

College career

UAB

In Key's first three seasons in 2019, 2020, and 2021, Key notched 18 tackles, a pass deflection, and a fumble recovery. [3] In week thirteen of the 2022 season, Key made 12 tackles versus LSU. [4] During the 2022 season, Key tallied 60 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles. [5] For his performance on the 2022 season, Key was named honorable mention all Conference-USA. [6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Key decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [7] [8]

Alabama

Key decided to transfer to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide. [9] [10] Coming into the 2023 season, Key won a starting safety spot on the Crimson Tide defense. [11] During week one of the 2023 season, Key snagged an interception in a win over Middle Tennessee. [12] Key finished the 2023 season with 60 tackles with one and a half being for a loss, a pass deflection, and an interception. [13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Key decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft. [14]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		208 lb
(94 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.60 s1.59 s2.63 s4.09 s7.20 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [15] [16]

Key was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round, with the 257th overall pick, of the 2024 NFL draft. He was the final pick of the draft, making him 2024's Mr. Irrelevant. [17] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [18] [19]

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References

  1. ↑ Rodak, Mike (April 27, 2023). "Alabama hosts UAB transfer safety Jaylen Key on visit; other SEC schools interested". AL.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  2. ↑ Burger, Kyle (December 20, 2017). "UAB inks 10 on early signing day". WVTM. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Jaylen Key College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kelly, Nick (May 12, 2023). "Alabama football gains UAB defensive back Jaylen Key from transfer portal". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ Smith III, Kennington (May 12, 2023). "Former UAB DB Jaylen Key transfers to Alabama: What he brings to Tide". The Athletic. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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  10. ↑ Alvarez, Nick (May 12, 2023). "Alabama football brings in 2nd transfer defensive back with UAB's Jaylen Key". AL.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ Potter, Charlie (October 10, 2023). "Jaylen Key reflects on his decision to transfer from UAB to Alabama". On3.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ Smith III, Kennington (September 4, 2023). "With Jaylen Key, Malachi Moore in flux, Alabama's secondary depth will be tested vs. Texas". The Athletic. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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