James Elton Keyes (born June 16, 1944) is an American former professional football placekicker and linebacker who played two seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi and was selected by the Dolphins in the second round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.
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| Position: | Placekicker / Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 16, 1944 Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Laurel (Mississippi) |
| College: | Ole Miss (1964–1967) |
| AFL draft: | 1968: 2nd round, 35th pick |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life and college
editJames Elton Keyes was born on June 16, 1944, in Laurel, Mississippi.[1] He attended Laurel High School in Laurel.[1]
Keyes was a member of the Ole Miss Rebels of the University of Mississippi from 1964 to 1967 and a three-year letterman from 1965 to 1967.[1] He earned Associated Press (AP) first-team All-SEC honors at middle guard in 1966.[2] In 1967, Keyes garnered AP and United Press International first-team All-SEC recognition at linebacker.[3][4] He was also a placekicker from 1965 to 1967.[5] During his first college game in 1965, he totaled 12 solo tackles, an interception return touchdown, and three field goals, earning Sports Illustrated Lineman of the Week honors.[5] He was inducted into University of Mississippi's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998.[5]
Professional career
editKeyes was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, with the 35th overall pick, of the 1968 NFL draft.[6] He played in 12 games for the Dolphins in 1968, converting seven of 16 field goals and 30 of 30 extra points.[6] He appeared in five games in 1950.[6] Keyes was released in 1970.[7]
Personal life
editKeyes later worked as a store manager for McRae's Department Store in Florida.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Jimmy Keyes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Gators Top All-SEC". November 30, 1966.
- ^ Ron Speer (November 28, 1967). "Tennessee Blockers Pace All-SEC Eleven". Gadsden times.
- ^ David M. Moffit (November 28, 1967). "Stabler Leads All-SEC Squad". The Delta Democrat-Times. p. 6. Retrieved June 6, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Ole Miss To Induct Six New Members into its Athletic Hall of Fame". University of Mississippi. September 2, 1998. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Jimmy Keyes". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Jimmy Keyes Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
