Hurricanes land commitment from 3,000-yard running back Ty Keys
Miami secured a major recruiting win by landing four-star running back Ty Keys, who committed to the Hurricanes over top programs like Alabama and Florida State. Keys, from Poplarville, Mississippi, had an outstanding high school career, amassing over 5,000 rushing yards and 78 touchdowns. The commitment marks the first for first-year running backs coach Favian Upshaw.
- ▪Four-star running back Ty Keys committed to the University of Miami on May 1, 2026.
- ▪Keys chose Miami over offers from Alabama, Florida State, and Ole Miss.
- ▪He rushed for 3,285 yards and 45 touchdowns in his most recent season at Poplarville High.
- ▪Keys is ranked as the No. 14 running back and No. 213 overall player in the 2027 class by 247Sports’ composite rankings.
- ▪He holds the Mississippi single-game rushing record with 546 yards and eight touchdowns.
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