ALEDO, Texas — One of the top junior linebackers in Texas is likely to visit Arkansas this season for a Razorbacks football game.
Davhon Keys, 6-0, 215 pounds, of Aledo, Texas, has 14 scholarship offers from schools such as Arkansas, Texas A&M, LSU, Oklahoma, Penn State, Oklahoma State, TCU and Missouri.
He received his offer from the Razorbacks on June 3 after a conversation with linebackers coach Michael Scherer. Keys said Scherer and Coach Sam Pittman keep in contact with him.
“It’s been going really well. Me and the coaches have been in contact a lot,” Keys said. “(They are) basically saying they want me to take in a game and keep the contact we have going and start building a greater relationship.”
The chances of Keys attending an Arkansas game looks good.
“It’s very likely. I need to compare schedules, but I’m definitely looking into going to a game,” Keys said.
Keys last season helped lead the Bearcats to a 12-1 record and the Class 5A Division II regional semifinals. He recorded 72 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 4 interceptions with 2 returned for scores as a sophomore.
Keys has 37 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 recovered fumble and 1 forced fumble in 5 games this season. He also has three rushing touchdowns at running back.
He has a positive reaction when talking to Pittman and Scherer.
“It’s definitely a welcoming home type of vibe,” he said. “Everyone is open, everyone is friendly and looking forward to getting to see (each other) in person.”
Keys said he visited Auburn for a game this fall and also attended Oklahoma’s game against Kansas State on Saturday. He plans to narrow his list of schools in December or January.
He is also serious about academics and has a 4.29 weighed grade point average. Keys is considering majoring in engineering because of his love of math as well as the potential income in the field.
“I love math and everything related to it, and engineering applies that. And it makes big money,” Keys said.