The Hurricanes have landed a commitment from a key 2027 target at the running back position, Mississippi running back Ty Keys.



A 6-foot-2, 200-pound standout who brings impressive athleticism, Keys excels with elite twitch and burst.

He makes quick cuts and accelerates well, able to make defenders miss while also having the patience to see gaps.

The Poplarville product rushed for nearly 3,300 yards this past season, racking up 45 touchdowns in the process en route to a state championship and "Mr. Football" award for 4A Mississippi.

His production and traits shine against some of the top talents in the country --- MVP at The Opening Finals and Under Armour Combine.



When speaking to CanesInSight last month, Keys expressed excitement about playing in the Hurricanes scheme of using multiple backs.

“When you have a guy that is going to switch out with you and do the same thing you are going to do, that is good," Keys said. "You trust everybody, I like it.”

The Mississippi native becomes running backs coach Favian Upshaw's first commitment during his Miami tenure.

"We definitely got a good connection," Keys said regarding his relationship with coach Upshaw.

Keys committed to Miami over the likes of Ole Miss and FSU, becoming the Hurricanes ninth commitment in the 2027 class following some decommitments last month.

 

I know I’m going to get dragged for this but I’m not sure those stop and step moves are going to work against the upper echelon of P4 teams. Highlights similar to Hellcat’s IMHO

 

The lateral movement is elite. Really excited to see the #s he puts up this season.

 

That boy may need knee surgery my God the agility at his size is impressive.

I wanted MJC, but this dude could make me forget all about him if that translates.

 

I know I’m going to get dragged for this but I’m not sure those stop and step moves are going to work against the upper echelon of P4 teams. Highlights similar to Hellcat’s IMHO

 

Reminds me a bit of Kerrion Johnson. Big kid with plus athleticism.

He's not that big. 6'1 190 lbs. That's skinny AF for a running back.

 

Ive said it before..unless its Kemon Spell..I would be just fine with Keys being the lone RB in this class. Im very impressed with him. I know we would have back to back years with only 1 RB in the class and thats not ideal..but I think Mallory and Keys are that good.

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I know I’m going to get dragged for this but I’m not sure those stop and step moves are going to work against the upper echelon of P4 teams. Highlights similar to Hellcat’s IMHO

Doesn't hurt to have em and there's plenty of other aspects to his game

 

I know I’m going to get dragged for this but I’m not sure those stop and step moves are going to work against the upper echelon of P4 teams. Highlights similar to Hellcat’s IMHO

 

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Good point

 

He's not that big. 6'1 190 lbs. That's skinny AF for a running back.

That’s still big for a HS going D1. He’ll be north of 200 a year from now

 

That’s still big for a HS going D1. He’ll be north of 200 a year from now

Guy made it seems like I was talking about Kevin Grooms lol

 

That’s still big for a HS going D1. He’ll be north of 200 a year from now

6'1 200 is still skinny for a RB (if he's really that tall - listed heights are often exaggerated). 200 lbs is about right for a 5'10 RB, not a 6'1 RB.

 

Reminds me a bit of Kerrion Johnson. Big kid with plus athleticism.

He's not that big. 6'1 190 lbs. That's skinny AF for a running back.

As a high school senior. Good chance he’s 205 by next summer

 

Didnt he run for 4,000 yards and 40 TDs or something insane like that last year? Unless hes in a district playing against schools like Coral Springs High, Coral Glades High, Douglas and Taravella...that is **** impressive.

 

6'1 200 is still skinny for a RB (if he's really that tall - listed heights are often exaggerated). 200 lbs is about right for a 5'10 RB, not a 6'1 RB.

A lot of hs kids playing a position like rb carrying 200+ at 17 aren't usually holding good weight outside of the historically rare freak show prospects.

 

https://www.canesinsight.com/threads/national-high-school-football-2026-season.209993/post-8415897

 

 

I know I’m going to get dragged for this but I’m not sure those stop and step moves are going to work against the upper echelon of P4 teams. Highlights similar to Hellcat’s IMHO

I agree with this. That's not to say he won't be good, but just based on those highlights, the stop and start movements won't work at a higher level. Hope to see more film where he plants a foot and explodes.

 

 

Carries the ball like a loaf of bread and doesn't switch to outside arm yet. Will need some refinement, but he is a keeper.