Arden Key Explained

Arden Key
Current Team:Tennessee Titans
Number:49
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:3 May 1996
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:240
High School:
(Union City, Georgia)
College:LSU (2015–2017)
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:3
Draftpick:87
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:128
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:20.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:7
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:KeyxAr00

Arden Key Jr. (born May 3, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Early years

Key attended Hapeville Charter Career Academy in Union City, Georgia. He recorded 15.5 sacks as a senior, eight as a junior and 12 as a sophomore. He committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.[1] [2]

Regarded as a four-star recruit by ESPN, Key was ranked as the No. 6 defensive end prospect in the class of 2015.[3]

College career

As a true freshman at LSU in 2015, Key played in 12 games and started the final nine. He recorded 41 tackles and five sacks and was named a freshman All-American.[4] [5] As a sophomore in 2016, he set a single-season school record by recording 12 sacks.[6] He earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from the Associated Press.[7] As a junior in 2017, Key was limited to 8 games due to injury, but finished with 33 tackles, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble. On January 4, 2018, Key officially announced that he would be entering the 2018 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Prior to Key's junior season, he was projected as the number one overall prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft by Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports.[9] In January 2018, he was ranked as the number two draft prospect at the outside linebacker position, behind Tremaine Edmunds of Virginia Tech, by Mel Kiper of ESPN.[10] Key was projected to be an early first round selection, but his off-the-field issues caused his draft stock to plummet.

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders

Key was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round as the 87th pick overall.[11]

After having two sacks in the final two games he played in the 2019 season, Key suffered a broken foot and was ruled out the rest of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2019.[12]

Key was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 18, 2020,[13] and activated three days later.[14] On December 26, 2020, in a Week 16 home game against the Miami Dolphins, Key committed a 15-yard personal foul penalty when he grabbed the facemask of Dolphin QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on a play where the Dolphins gained 34 yards; the penalty and catch put Miami in field goal range and Miami hit one from 44 yards to earn a 26-25 win, which eliminated the Raiders from playoff contention.

Key was waived on April 15, 2021.[15]

San Francisco 49ers

On April 23, 2021, Key signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[16]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 30, 2022, Key signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[17] He played in all 17 games with three starts, recording 27 tackles and 4.5 sacks.

Tennessee Titans

On March 20, 2023, Key signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Tennessee Titans.[18] He played in 17 games with nine starts, recording 30 tackles, six sacks, and two forced fumbles.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Four star Georgia defensive end Arden Key commits to LSU. Dellenger, Ross. The Advocate. April 23, 2016. April 3, 2018. April 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180404200806/http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_c50665fd-aa38-5436-b59c-b7bf0b96aeee.html. live.
  2. Web site: 'A lifetime decision': Arden Key picks LSU over the Gamecocks. Kendall, Josh. February 3, 2015. April 3, 2018. April 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180403234728/http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-recruiting/article18201092.html. live.
  3. Web site: Arden Key Recruiting Profile . ESPN . November 13, 2016 . November 14, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161114005331/http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/171517/arden-key . live .
  4. Web site: Twenty sacks or not, Arden Key will be a weapon for LSU's defense . October 2, 2016 . October 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161003054159/http://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/119793/twenty-sacks-or-not-arden-key-will-be-a-weapon-for-lsus-defense . live .
  5. Web site: LSU OLB Arden Key enjoying new defense . October 2, 2016 . September 14, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170914040352/http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/2016/08/23/lsu-olb-arden-key-enjoying-new-defense/89200676/ . live .
  6. News: Lopez. Andrew. Arden Key breaks LSU single-season sack record. September 13, 2017. The Times-Picayune. December 31, 2016. September 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170914034447/http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2016/12/arden_key_breaks_lsu_single-se.html. live.
  7. News: It's a Sweep: No 1. Alabama Cleans up on AP All-SEC Team. https://web.archive.org/web/20161209034416/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/sweep-alabama-cleans-ap-sec-team-44064709. dead. December 9, 2016. December 10, 2016. Associated Press. ABC News. December 8, 2016.
  8. Web site: LSU DE Arden Key entering the draft. NFL. January 4, 2018. April 7, 2022.
  9. Web site: An incredibly early look at the top 100 prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft: 1-20. Chris. Trapasso. CBS Sports. June 1, 2017. September 2, 2017. September 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903031216/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/an-incredibly-early-look-at-the-top-100-prospects-in-the-2018-nfl-draft-1-20/. live.
  10. News: Mel Kiper's top 10 prospects at each position for 2018 NFL draft. ABC News. January 10, 2018. January 10, 2018. March 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230315074206/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/mel-kipers-top-10-prospects-position-2018-nfl/story?id=52263598. live.
  11. Web site: Arden Key selected by Oakland Raiders in 2018 Draft. NFL. April 27, 2018. April 7, 2022. January 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125001025/https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-end-draft-wait-for-lsu-s-arden-key-0ap3000000928051. live.
  12. Web site: Raiders promote linebacker Quentin Poling and place defensive end Arden Key on IR. Raiders.com. November 7, 2019. November 9, 2019. November 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109162901/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-promote-linebacker-quentin-poling-and-place-defensive-end-arden-key-on-i. live.
  13. News: Raiders Add 7 Players To COVID-19 List Ahead Of Rematch Vs. Chiefs . CBS News Los Angeles . November 18, 2020 . April 7, 2022 . April 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220407200223/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/raiders-7-players-covid-19-list-ferrell-joyner-abram-collins-hankins-irving-johnson-key-vickers/ . live .
  14. News: Gutierrez, Paul . Las Vegas Raiders activate 7 off reserve/COVID-19 list . ESPN . November 21, 2020 . December 25, 2020 . January 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210105022005/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30360175/source-las-vegas-raiders-activate-7-reserve-covid-19-list . live .
  15. News: Alper, Josh . Raiders waive Maurice Hurst and Arden Key; release Kyle Sloter . ProFootballTalk . NBC Sports . April 15, 2021 . April 15, 2021 . April 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415202754/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/15/raiders-waive-maurice-hurst-and-arden-key-release-kyle-sloter/ . live .
  16. Web site: 49ers Sign Two Defensive Linemen to One-year Deals. San Francisco 49ers. April 23, 2021. April 23, 2021. April 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210423204005/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-two-defensive-linemen-to-one-year-deals. live.
  17. Web site: Alper . Josh . 2022-03-30 . Jaguars sign Arden Key . 2022-03-30 . ProFootballTalk . NBC Sports . March 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220331130457/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/30/jaguars-sign-arden-key/ . live .
  18. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms With Former Jaguars Defensive Lineman Arden Key. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. March 20, 2023.

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