5-star EDGE Keon Keeley decommits from Notre Dame

Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep five-star EDGE Keon Keeley has decommitted from Notre Dame. He originally committed to the Fighting Irish in June 2021.

Keeley is rated as the No. 11 overall player and No. 1 EDGE in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. On3‘s rankings rate him even higher as the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2023 On300.

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“First and foremost I would like to thank the University of Notre Dame and their tremendous staff for spending the time to recruit me to Notre Dame,” Keeley wrote on social media. “I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. Making a decision that will ultimately affect my life’s path has been quite challenging and cannot be understated. With that said I will Decommitting from the University of Notre Dame. I hope everyone understands my need to ensure I find the right path. Thank you so much.”

The 6-foot-6, 245 pound pass rusher recently took an unofficial visit to Alabama on July 30. Florida is also considered a team to watch for Keeley’s commitment.

Keeley was previously the highest-ranked prospect in the Fighting Irish’s 2023 recruiting class. After his decommitment, Denton (Texas) Guyer five-star safety Peyton Bowen, the No. 18 overall prospect in the On300, is now the highest-ranked recruit in Notre Dame’s 2023 class.

Keeley currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $261K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Keon Keeley Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Keon Keeley:

“Long pass rusher with high-end flexibility and finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Has a big frame at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds with outstanding length (7-foot wing-span). Plays with advanced bend and flexibility, sinking his hips and using his supreme length to create disruption off the edge. Already shows signs of some technical acuity with quick hands and pass rush moves. Displays strong closing speed and finishes plays behind the line of scrimmage at a high rate. Among the more productive pass rushers in the nation as a junior. Also a bouncy athlete with a basketball background.“