University of Minnesota Athletics
2021 Football Roster

Jersey Number 41
Connor Keyes
- Position:
- LB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 230
- Hometown:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- High School:
- Elder
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
2021 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see any game action.
2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio • wore no. 24 for the Panthers • as a senior, recorded 101 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks • named First Team All-Greater Catholic League and was recognized by Elder as the team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year • helped lead Elder to a State Runner-Up finish and a No. 30 national ranking • as a junior, started all 10 games at linebacker • coached by Doug Ramsey.
PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Debbie Keyes • has two brothers (Daniel and Andy) and one sister (Maggie) • cousin is former Notre Dame star and NFL tight end Kyle Rudolph.
2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio • wore no. 24 for the Panthers • as a senior, recorded 101 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks • named First Team All-Greater Catholic League and was recognized by Elder as the team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year • helped lead Elder to a State Runner-Up finish and a No. 30 national ranking • as a junior, started all 10 games at linebacker • coached by Doug Ramsey.
PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Debbie Keyes • has two brothers (Daniel and Andy) and one sister (Maggie) • cousin is former Notre Dame star and NFL tight end Kyle Rudolph.
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