LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Football has added more depth in its running back room, former three-star recruit Jaquez Keyes has been added to the roster.
Keyes, originally from Ironton, Ohio, signed with Wake Forest in December of 2022 to play linebacker. Keyes was a standout on both sides of the ball in high school. He's listed as a running back with the Wildcats and is currently a walk-on.
Keyes had committed to Wisconsin but switched quickly to Wake Forest after a coaching change in Madison. Keyes was listed as 6' and 205lbs but told the Ironton, Tribune at the time of his commitment that he wanted to bulk up to 220lb to play the college game. As a running back in high school, Keyes ran for 1,063 yards and scored 21 touchdowns his senior season.
