Western Kentucky’s tackling machine with NFL-ready instincts
In the 2020 season, Devon Key was a playmaking DB for Western Kentucky, leading the Hilltoppers’ defensive backs with 71 tackles and finishing his WKU career with 350 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 25 passes defended across 50 games (49 starts).[1][4] What makes him stand out isn’t just volume—it's the downhill trigger, run support, and reliability that helped him become one of the most productive defenders in program history. For a team, he reads as a tone-setting, high-IQ defensive back who brings toughness, consistency, and special-teams value rather than flash.[1][4][13]
