Marcus Keyes facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 20, 1973 Taylorsville, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Taylorsville | ||||||||||
| College: | North Alabama | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 7 / Pick: 233 | ||||||||||
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Willis Marcus Keyes was born on October 20, 1973. He is a former American football player. He played as an offensive lineman, a position where players block for their teammates. Marcus Keyes played for eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was also chosen by the Chicago Bears in the 1996 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School
Marcus Keyes grew up in Taylorsville, Mississippi. He went to Taylorsville High School in his hometown.
College Football Career
Keyes played college football for the North Alabama Lions. He was a very successful college player. His team won three NCAA Division II National Championships. These championships happened in 1993, 1994, and 1995. He also played in special games like the Senior Bowl.
Professional Football Journey
Marcus Keyes had a long career in professional football. He played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).
NFL Experience
The Chicago Bears picked Marcus Keyes in the 1996 NFL Draft. He was the 233rd player chosen that year. He was part of the Bears team from 1996 to 1997. During the 1996 season, he played in two games.
Arena Football League Career
After his time in the NFL, Keyes joined the Arena Football League (AFL).
Florida Bobcats
Marcus Keyes signed with the Florida Bobcats on March 9, 2001. This was his first team in the AFL.
Georgia Force and Carolina Cobras
In 2002, Keyes was briefly with the Georgia Force. He was released by them on April 15, 2002. The very next day, on April 16, 2002, he signed with the Carolina Cobras. Later that year, on October 22, 2002, he was traded back to the Georgia Force.
Return to Georgia Force
Keyes played for the Georgia Force from 2003 to 2007. He became a key player for them. In 2007, he was recognized as a Second-team All-Arena player. This means he was one of the best players in the league at his position.
Grand Rapids Rampage
On October 31, 2007, Marcus Keyes signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage. He played for this team during the 2008 season. He was released by the Rampage on December 2, 2008.
