BoPete Keyes

Thakarius "Bopete" Keyes is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Keyes was a basketball-first athlete for much of his life until his junior year of high school. A star on the hardwood, Keyes started playing football at Laurel High School in Laurel, Mississippi, in his junior year, but he picked things up quickly. Keyes earned First Team All-State honors and helped lead Laurel to a state title. However, he only garnered little interest in college programs when Tulane offered him a scholarship late. Four years later, he's headed to the NFL. And though despite enduring unthinkable life tragedy, Keyes persevered toward his dreams. He focused on sports to overcome difficult times, and that unwavering mentality helped him reach his goal.