Jimmy Keyes
James Elton Keyes is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker and linebacker for two seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Dolphins in the second round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.
Early life and college
James Elton Keyes was born on June 16, 1944, in Laurel, Mississippi. He attended Laurel High School in Laurel.Keyes was a member of the Ole Miss Rebels of the University of Mississippi from 1964 to 1967 and a three-year letterman from 1965 to 1967. He earned Associated Press first-team [List of List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC football teams|All-SEC] honors at middle guard in 1966. In 1967, Keyes garnered AP and United Press International first-team All-SEC recognition at linebacker. He was also a placekicker from 1965 to 1967. During his first college game in 1965, he totaled 12 solo tackles, an interception return touchdown, and three field goals, earning Sports Illustrated Lineman of the Week honors. He was inducted into University of Mississippi's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998.