BoPete Keyes explained

BoPete Keyes
Current Team:San Antonio Brahmas
Number:32
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:9 November 1997
Birth Place:Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:200
High School:Laurel
College:Tulane (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:7
Draftpick:237
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:9
Pfr:KeyeTh00

Thakarius "BoPete" Keyes (born November 9, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Tulane, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns.

College career

According to WGNO, in 2019, Keyes started every game for Tulane and held opposing quarterbacks to a 45 percent completion rate when he was targeted. He earned an Honorable Mention for the American Athletic Conference.[1] In his junior and senior seasons, Keyes had 85 tackles, 18 passes defended and two interceptions.[2]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Keyes was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft with the 237th overall pick.[3] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list on July 26, 2020.[4] He was activated on August 16, 2020.[5] He finished his rookie season playing in eight games and recording eight total tackles. On August 31, 2021, Keyes was waived by the Chiefs.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 1, 2021, Keyes was claimed off waivers by the Colts.[7] He was waived on November 13 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] He was released on November 22.[9]

New England Patriots

On November 30, 2021, Keyes was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad, but was released the next day.[10] [11]

Chicago Bears

On December 15, 2021, Keyes was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022.[13] He was waived on August 23, 2022.[14]

Houston Texans

On September 13, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[15] He was released on October 18.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 25, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[16] He was released on November 8.[17]

Houston Texans (second stint)

On November 17, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[18] He was released later that day.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 7, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[19] He was waived on May 12, 2023.

Cleveland Browns

On July 6, 2023, Keyes was signed by the Cleveland Browns.[20] He was waived on July 29, 2023.[21]

San Antonio Brahmas

On February 25, 2024, Keyes signed with he San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 25, 2020 . Tulane DB Thakarius Keyes Selected by Kansas City in 2020 NFL Draft . April 25, 2020 . WGNO.
  2. Web site: Goldman . Charles . April 25, 2020 . Chiefs trade up into seventh round, select Tulane CB Thakarius 'Bopete' Keyes . April 25, 2020 . Chiefs Wire.
  3. Web site: April 25, 2020 . Chiefs' Thakarius Keyes: Grabbed by Chiefs . April 25, 2020 . CBS Sports.
  4. Web site: Goldman . Charles . July 26, 2020 . Chiefs rookie CB BoPete Keyes placed on non-football injury list . July 27, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  5. Web site: August 16, 2020 . Chiefs Thakarius Keyes back at practice . August 17, 2020 . CBSSports.com.
  6. Web site: August 31, 2021 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players . 2023-07-17 . Chiefs.com.
  7. Web site: Colts Claim Cornerbacks Thakarius Keyes, Chris Wilcox Off Waivers; Waive Marvell Tell III, Andre Chachere. Colts.com. September 1, 2021.
  8. Web site: Colts Activate CB T.J. Carrie From Injured Reserve, Waive CB BoPete Keyes, Elevate S Jahleel Addae To Active Roster From Practice Squad. Colts.com. November 13, 2021.
  9. Web site: Colts Sign Anthony Chesley, Brian Poole To Practice Squad, Release BoPete Keyes From Practice Squad. Colts.com. November 22, 2021.
  10. Web site: Patriots Sign DB Thakarius (BoPete) Keyes and RB Devine Ozigbo to the Practice Squad; Release DL Niles Scott. Patriots.com. November 30, 2021.
  11. Web site: Patriots release kicker Quinn Nordin; Release DB Thakarius (BoPete) Keyes from the practice squad. Patriots.com. December 1, 2021.
  12. Web site: Mayer . Larry . December 15, 2021 . Roster Move: Bears put Borom on COVID-19 list . 2022-06-24 . ChicagoBears.com.
  13. Web site: Mayer . Larry . January 11, 2022 . Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 to reserve/future contracts . 2022-06-24 . ChicagoBears.com.
  14. Web site: Mayer . Larry . August 23, 2022 . Roster Moves: Bears cut five to reach 80-man roster limit . 2024-07-08 . ChicagoBears.com.
  15. Web site: Lane . Mark . September 13, 2022 . Texans sign former Chiefs cornerback BoPete Keyes to practice squad . 2024-07-08 . Texans Wire. USA Today.
  16. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . October 25, 2022 . Falcons release former second round NFL Draft pick . 2024-07-08 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  17. Web site: Bair . Scott . November 8, 2022 . Falcons place offensive lineman on IR, sign safety off practice squad among other roster moves . 2024-07-08 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  18. Web site: November 16, 2022 . Houston Texans Transactions (11-16-2022) . 2024-07-08 . HoustonTexans.com.
  19. Web site: Mink . Ryan . January 16, 2023 . Ravens Sign Six Players to Reserve/Future Deals . 2024-07-08 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  20. Web site: Browns sign CB Thakarius Keyes. ClevelandBrowns.com. July 6, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  21. Web site: Kinnan . Cory . 2023-07-29 . Browns open up roster spot, waive CB Bopete Keyes with injury designation . 2024-07-08 . Browns Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  22. News: UFL Player Transactions, Sunday February 25, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . February 25, 2024 . February 28, 2024.