Big-bodied back with SEC-tested upside, but App State production stayed modest
Khalifa Keith entered App State as a physically imposing runner at 6-foot-1, 232 pounds, with SEC experience from Tennessee and a reputation as a downhill, contact-seeking back. In the 2025 season at Appalachian State, he logged 3 carries for 8 yards across 6 games, so the production was light, but the profile still points to size, toughness, and value as a depth piece or short-yardage hammer. He also flashed more in 2024 at Tennessee, when he totaled 100 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, which is the clearest evidence of his ceiling.
