Physical SEC linebacker with proven production and a downhill edge
Austin Keys gives Auburn a steady, physical linebacker presence after posting 39 tackles, 2 pass breakups, and key stops in 2024, including impact games against Georgia and Alabama[6]. He has a track record of production at Ole Miss and Auburn, with 116 career tackles and flashes as a blitzer and run defender, plus a reputation for toughness after bouncing back from injury in 2021 and raising his output in 2022[6][15][19]. He fits best with teams wanting a reliable, high-motor linebacker who can handle inside-out run fits and add occasional backfield disruption.
