Running back, Purdue, 1967–⁠68

Leroy Keyes

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Leroy Keyes played running back at Purdue (1967–⁠68). He finished second in the 1968 Heisman vote and was a consensus All‑American in 1967 and 1968. The Philadelphia Eagles took Keyes in the first round, No. 3 overall in the 1969 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

At a glance

Best season
1967
Consensus All-American, Chicago Tribune Silver Football and 2 more
National rank
No. 1
In the nation in points, 1967
Drafted
No. 3
Overall, 1969 NFL Draft (Philadelphia Eagles)

Honors

Team titles: Big Ten champions, 1967

Players of the year, conference and regional honors: Wikipedia’s lists (CC BY-SA), each linked from its honor.

The teams in those years

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