Keenoy was an early enrollee at Western Michigan as a freshman and allowed 25 pressures and four sacks in 2015.[1] Keenoy was named to the Second-team All-MAC as a sophomore in 2016 after helping Western Michigan's rushing game to finish in the top 25.[3] Keenoy anchored an offensive line on a team that finished with a 13–1 record and a No. 15 national ranking and played in the Cotton Bowl.[1] He missed one start in 2017 against Wagner. He was a First-team All-MAC selection in 2017 and helped the Broncos to finished in the top 25 in rushing again.[3] Keenoy had his second consecutive season of not allowing a sack. As a senior in 2018, Keenoy helped the Broncos finish 33rd in rushing (204.6 yards per game) and 27th in sacks allowed (17).[1] Keenoy was named to the Second-team All-Conference. He was also a three-time academic All-MAC selection.[3] Keenoy was a four-year starter at Western Michigan, starting 51 of 52 games. He graduated with a degree in finance and was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the "Academic Heisman."[1]
Professional career
After not being selected in the 2019 NFL draft, Keenoy was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings.[3] He was waived after training camp on August 31 and became a volunteer assistant at Western Michigan.[4] Keenoy subsequently joined the Vikings practice squad.[5]
Keenoy was selected in the ninth round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the Dallas Renegades.[6] By the fourth game of the season, he was named the starting center. However, the season was cancelled after Week 5 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[5] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[7]
His father, John Keenoy, played football at Central Michigan University, while his mother, Melissa Keenoy, played basketball at the school.[10] Keenoy is a fan of country music and plays golf. He describes himself as a major foodie.[1]
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