Draft Profile: Bio

Jaylen Key from Amos P. Godby High School was rated a Following high school, Key opted to join UAB.

In 2019 as a freshman Key saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 14 snaps at safety for the Blazers. He recorded only 2 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop. In coverage Key notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 83.3.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 6 games and logged 85 snaps for the Blazers. He made only 6 tackles, 2 assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 79.4.

In 2021 as a junior Key played in 8 games and contributed on 89 snaps. He chalked up only 6 tackles, 3 assists, and added one stop. In the secondary Key forced one pass breakup, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 80.7.

In 2022 as a senior Key saw action in 12 games while playing 502 snaps. He logged 50 tackles, 13 assists, and made 12 stops. In coverage Key had no pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 58.1.

After the end of the season Key transferred to Alabama where as a fifth year senior for the Crimson Tide in 2023 Key played in 12 games and took part in 693 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He logged 49 tackles, 7 assists, and made 16 stops. In coverage Key had no pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 59.8.