Appalachian State Mountaineers | |
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Position | Running back |
Class | ![]() |
Personal information | |
Born: | December 19, 2003 |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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Bowl games | |
High school | A. H. Parker (Birmingham, Alabama) |
Khalifa Keith (born December 19, 2003) is an American football running back for the Appalachian State Mountaineers. He previously played for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Keith grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended A. H. Parker High School, where he lettered in football and basketball. During his junior season, he rushed 190 times for 1,877 yards and 28 touchdowns. [1] He competed in the 2022 Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star game. [2] He would originally commit to play college football at the University of Kentucky, [3] [4] but would then commit to play at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. [5]
During Keith's freshman season in 2023, he played in 12 games, finishing the season with 11 carries for 24 yards. [6] During the 2024 season, he played in just four games, finishing the season with four carries for 13 yards. [7]
On December 4, 2024, Keith announced that he would enter the transfer portal. [8]
On December 28, 2024, Keith announced that he would transfer to Appalachian State. [9]