Alex Keith
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Columbia, Mo. High School: Hickman HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 230 Position: Defensive End

Alex Keith Bio

OVERVIEW: Listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN • ESPN also listed him as the No. 19 player in the State of Missouri and the No. 192 defensive end in the nation • active, physical defender is usually around the football • good initial burst • holds his ground and knocks blockers back when he fires out low and shoots his hands • good motor and hustle • good speed and range.

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead Hickman to its first state playoff berth since 2004 as a senior • earned Class 6A First-Team All-State honors following the 2011 season • also an all-district selection following his senior campaign for the Kewpies • second-team all-state selection as a junior • recorded 67 total tackles, including 22 tackles-for-loss and 12.5 sacks in his final season of prep football • also tallied five forced fumbles and recovered four loose balls in 2011 • saw action as a tight end/wide receiver as well during his senior season, catching five touchdown passes • tallied 75 tackles, 7.5 sacks, four blocked kicks and three forced fumbles as a junior • coached by Arnel Munroe.

PERSONAL: Alex Keith was born November 20, 1993 • son of Kevin and Charity Keith.