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Why Keon Keeley is now getting more snaps

Why Keon Keeley is now getting more snaps

Alabama football’s defensive lineman and former five-star, Keon Keeley is starting to turn a corner in his development, and the Crimson Tide’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is rewarding him for doing so.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24
Alabama's defense can reach another level if it can finally get consistency out of two former highly-coveted recruits

Alabama's defense can reach another level if it can finally get consistency out of two former highly-coveted recruits

Alabama fans have been wondering about third-year defensive lineman Keon Keeley for quite some time. Ever since the former five-star, top-10 recruit arrived on campus prior to the 2023 season, there's been hope that he can find a way onto the field and contribute.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 20
What Keon Keeley needs to do to get on the field in 2025

What Keon Keeley needs to do to get on the field in 2025

Kane Wommack believes redshirt sophomore defensive end, Keon Keeley needs to prove he can be productive on a consistent basis before he plays meaningful snaps.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 2

Pair of Alabama defensive linemen making strides to ‘contribute’ at Bandit

In Kane Wommack’s 4-2-5 “Swarm” defense, the Bandit position is designed for a hybrid defensive lineman who can come off the edge and be a versatile player.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 22
Former 5-Star Edge Keon Keeley finds home at new position

Former 5-Star Edge Keon Keeley finds home at new position

Alabama football’s redshirt sophomore, Keon Keeley appears to be closer than he has ever been to seeing meaningful playing time. Keeley signed with Alabama as one of the top edge prospects in the 2023 recruiting class.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1
Keon Keeley, Dylan Edwards and other former Notre Dame decommits and their outlooks heading into the 2025 CFB season

Keon Keeley, Dylan Edwards and other former Notre Dame decommits and their outlooks heading into the 2025 CFB season

Unfortunately in the volatile world of college football recruiting, decommitments and flips are going to happen. Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman have suffered their fair share since taking over prior to the 2022 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 27

Jumbo Package: Is Keon Keeley ready to break out in 2025?

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Friday, everyone. As you know, yesterday was a big recruiting day for the Tide with five-star RB EJ Crowell and four-star TE Mack Sutter pledging to Kalen DeBoer.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 26
Former Notre Dame commit anonymously predicted to be a breakout SEC star heading into the 2025 CFB season

Former Notre Dame commit anonymously predicted to be a breakout SEC star heading into the 2025 CFB season

If you think back to the 2023 recruiting class, Notre Dame put together a tremendous overall group. It looked like it was going to be even better when they held a commitment from former five-star defensive end Keon Keeley.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 7
Alabama DL Keon Keeley has taken another jump, per his teammate

Alabama DL Keon Keeley has taken another jump, per his teammate

Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton was asked about Keon Keeley following Friday’s spring practice. Overton seemed to be impressed with the progress that Keeley has continued to make since he arrived on campus.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 12
Has the time come for Keon Keeley to be a key contributor on Alabama’s defense?

Has the time come for Keon Keeley to be a key contributor on Alabama’s defense?

Alabama fans have been waiting to see former five-star Keon Keeley in action. Could his time as a key contributor be on the horizon in Tuscaloosa? While nothing is definitive at this point in time, Keeley could see an uptick in the number of snaps he plays as a redshirt sophomore.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 19
Why Alabama DL Keon Keeley is trending in right direction ahead of bowl game

Why Alabama DL Keon Keeley is trending in right direction ahead of bowl game

Keon Keeley has yet to establish himself on Alabama football’s defense, but the Crimson Tide’s defensive coordinator, Kane Wommack is optimistic about the Florida product’s future.  Keeley is a former five-star edge linebacker prospect, who has transition into a full-time defensive lineman.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 7
What Freddie Roach is telling Keon Keeley to make sure he focuses on to develop into a complete player?

What Freddie Roach is telling Keon Keeley to make sure he focuses on to develop into a complete player?

One of the biggest enigmas for Alabama football is on its defense. The Crimson Tide has a former five-star on its roster that is flooded with talent, but we have yet to see him become impactful.

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