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.

 

Keys Had 3,285 yards and 45 rushing TDs this year….

 

Johnson-Cook is assuredly a better athlete.

I’ve watched every clip I can find of both kids.

This kid is a better football player, *RIGHT NOW*.

Yeah, I wanted MJC too. But I’m not gonna not pop bottles when we get a kid who ran for 3000 yards in a season and was Mr. Football in a very good state for football.

This kid is super legit. I can’t wait to look back on this in 4 years, assuming he sticks and MJC does as well. There is a very good chance this dude is the better back.

 

Keys Had 3,285 yards and 45 rushing TDs this year….

 

We got the best Keys in the last two years

 

Welcome to The U

 

Key bump this thread.....

 

 

Evaluated 03/22/2026​

Andrew Ivins Director of Scouting

Reminds Us Of​

Isaiah Spiller Los Angeles Chargers



-Tall, slashing runner that’s got a chance to be a featured option on Saturdays.
-Gashed defenses as a junior in a throwback attack with single-wing concepts, rushing for 3,285 yards and 45 touchdowns to the tune of 10.9 yards per carry.
-Can tax the perimeter, but has surprising success working between the tackles as he stacks cuts while getting vertical.
-Quick to identify trouble.
-Not afraid to drop the shoulder pads.
-Will build speed, but can lose steam.
-Limited production to date as a pass catcher, but turned heads at The Opening New Orleans regional where he streaked free down the sidelines on wheel routes.
-Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level that might need a year to add some bulk, but could still provide early minutes in a rotation.

id take cj spiller

 

Great news!!!!!

 

Gale Sayers

 

 

Evaluated 03/22/2026​

Andrew Ivins Director of Scouting

Reminds Us Of​

Isaiah Spiller Los Angeles Chargers



-Tall, slashing runner that’s got a chance to be a featured option on Saturdays.
-Gashed defenses as a junior in a throwback attack with single-wing concepts, rushing for 3,285 yards and 45 touchdowns to the tune of 10.9 yards per carry.
-Can tax the perimeter, but has surprising success working between the tackles as he stacks cuts while getting vertical.
-Quick to identify trouble.
-Not afraid to drop the shoulder pads.
-Will build speed, but can lose steam.
-Limited production to date as a pass catcher, but turned heads at The Opening New Orleans regional where he streaked free down the sidelines on wheel routes.
-Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level that might need a year to add some bulk, but could still provide early minutes in a rotation.

id take cj spiller

Me too but numbnuts is comparing him to Isaiah spiller from A&M

 

Kid had 8tds and 546 yards....




in ONE GAME

 

Welcome home kid MJC who? Lol

 

 

LFG

 

Any relation to Tristen Keys?

 

How is his competition? Anyone know? Asking out of ignorance.

 

Evaluated 03/22/2026​

Andrew Ivins Director of Scouting

Reminds Us Of​

Isaiah Spiller Los Angeles Chargers



-Tall, slashing runner that’s got a chance to be a featured option on Saturdays.
-Gashed defenses as a junior in a throwback attack with single-wing concepts, rushing for 3,285 yards and 45 touchdowns to the tune of 10.9 yards per carry.
-Can tax the perimeter, but has surprising success working between the tackles as he stacks cuts while getting vertical.
-Quick to identify trouble.
-Not afraid to drop the shoulder pads.
-Will build speed, but can lose steam.
-Limited production to date as a pass catcher, but turned heads at The Opening New Orleans regional where he streaked free down the sidelines on wheel routes.
-Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level that might need a year to add some bulk, but could still provide early minutes in a rotation.

id take cj spiller

Excited for Cuck Ivins to drop Keys down to a low 3 star now that Keys is committed to Miami

 

Any relation to Tristen Keys?

Cousin