4-star LB Kaveion Keys decommits from North Carolina

Richmond (Va.) Varina four-star linebacker Kaveion Keys has decommitted from North Carolina, he announced on Thursday.

The 6-foot-2, 190 pound prospect chose the Tar Heels in August over programs including Florida, Penn State and Texas A&M.

Keys is the No. 323 overall prospect and No. 28 linebacker in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 6 player in Virginia. 

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— Kaveion Keys (@KaveionKeys) December 8, 2022

On3 rates him higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, Keys is the No. 177 overall prospect, No. 14 linebacker and No. 3 player in Virginia.

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Kaveion Keys On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Kaveion Keys:

“Twitchy, athletic linebacker with plus play speed. Employed as an off-ball linebacker, pass rusher and wide receiver for his high school, who he helped to its first state title in 2021. Has outstanding closing speed. A dynamic finisher behind the line of scrimmage, in large part due to his short area burst. Makes impressive plays in pursuit. Highly disruptive as a pass rusher and blitzer, finishing with 15 sacks as a junior. 

“Shows off his speed and coordination at receiver, with the ability to make big plays – both vertically and after the catch. Size is unverified. Will need to continue progressing in terms of developing read and react skills as an off-ball linebacker. Younger for the class, not turning 17 years-old until August of his senior year.”