BoPete Keyes
American football player (born 1997)
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Thakarius "BoPete" Keyes (born November 9, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). 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.
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
| Montreal Alouettes | |||||
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||
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| Born | November 9, 1997 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Laurel | ||||
| College | Tulane (2016–2019) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2020: 7th round, 237th overall pick | ||||
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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.[4] Keyes was activated on August 16.[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 Indianapolis Colts.[7] He was waived on November 13 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] Keyes was released by the Colts 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] Keyes was waived on August 23.[14]
Houston Texans (first stint)
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.[19]
Baltimore Ravens
On December 7, 2022, Keyes was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Baltimore on January 16, 2023.[20] On May 12, Keyes was waived by the Ravens.[21]
Cleveland Browns
On July 6, 2023, Keyes was signed by the Cleveland Browns.[22] He was waived by Cleveland on July 29.[23]
San Antonio Brahmas
On February 25, 2024, Keyes signed with he San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[24] He re-signed with the team on August 27.[25] Keyes was released on May 14, 2025.[26]
Montreal Alouettes
On January 28, 2026 Keyes signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[27]