| 2006: Started all 13 games at free safety and played virtually every defensive snap in most games ... On the year, his 79 tackles ranked third on the squad and he had 5.0 tackles for loss ... He was 19th in the Pac-10 in tackles (6.08) and tied for sixth in fumbles caused (three - 0.23) ... He led the team (or tied for the lead) in tackles in three of the final six games. In the Emerald Bowl, he made one solo tackle and broke up one pass.
2005: On the year, he started nine games and played in all 12 ... His 57 tackles ranked fourth on the team ... Tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles and was third (tied) with eight tackles for losses and third (tied) with two sacks ... Keyes began the season as the starting free safety ... Made his first career start at San Diego State and tied for second on the team with seven tackles and also broke up a pass. Made one tackle assist off the bench in the Sun Bowl versus Northwestern.
2004: Keyes played in eight of 12 games and made 10 tackles... Against Illinois, he played 31 snaps off the bench and made five tackles ... Played in the secondary and on special teams at Washington, but injured his shoulder ... Did not play against San Diego State or Arizona due to his injury and saw limited action in his return at Cal ... Sat out the games against Arizona State and Stanford due to the injured shoulder ... He returned to action against Washington State and made one tackle.
2003: Did not see action in his first season in the program.
High School: Played for coach Ed Croson at Birmingham HS in Van Nuys,CA. A hard-hitting defender ... As a safety, he made 88 tackles and four interceptions ... On offense, he rushed for 1,692 yards (9.2 average) and scored 36 touchdowns ... Also accounted for 348 receiving yards on 23 receptions ... Led Birmingham to first City Section title since 1963 ... He was selected Player of the Game in the championship contest with 133 yards rushing, a touchdown, an interception and a fumble recovery. Possesses 35-inch vertical leap ... As a junior, he made 70 tackles and four interceptions ... He rushed for 1,082 yards and scored 20 touchdowns ... Also was a member of the basketball (coach Al Bennett) and track teams (Scott King).
Personal: Full Name: Dennis Paul Keyes II ... Born: March 26, 1985 in Van Nuys, CA ... Parents: Dennis and Ana Keyes ... Has two brothers -- Julius and Spencer -- and three sisters -- Cornice, Mimi and Alexx ... Biggest thrill in sports was winning the Los Angeles City football title against Taft HS in December of 2002 ... History major. |