I can't helping loving Lavar Keys. We were wrong saying Kaden Saunders is next KJ Hamler but My God Keys can be that guy if he gets a shot. 4.2 speed, making the sharpest breaks at full speed.
The first play of this video, is why Joe Pano calls BS on WRs not being able separation. The DB does not know where the WR is going. Advantage WR. Now I know Keys is super fast and quick but watch the first play. He runs a post. 10 yards into his route he gives a quick jab step fake outside getting the DB to turn to outside as Keys breaks inside and Wala separation on a beautiful post. I broke it down by screen shots.
Shot 1: DB in Back Pedal
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Shot 2: Keys quick fake to outside gets DB turned around. This all it takes
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Shot 3: From fake Keys now has DB beat on post
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:35 - Watch how quick Keys stop start ability is. Quick stop and go DB has no chance
1:08 - 4.2 speed on kick return
1:52 - Similar to first play. Quick fake inside and full speed, freezes DB for second. Keys sharp break corner route.
The first play of this video, is why Joe Pano calls BS on WRs not being able separation. The DB does not know where the WR is going. Advantage WR. Now I know Keys is super fast and quick but watch the first play. He runs a post. 10 yards into his route he gives a quick jab step fake outside getting the DB to turn to outside as Keys breaks inside and Wala separation on a beautiful post. I broke it down by screen shots.
Shot 1: DB in Back Pedal
Screenshot 2025-06-01 013118.png
Shot 2: Keys quick fake to outside gets DB turned around. This all it takes
Screenshot 2025-06-01 013226.png
Shot 3: From fake Keys now has DB beat on post
Screenshot 2025-06-01 021455.png
:35 - Watch how quick Keys stop start ability is. Quick stop and go DB has no chance
1:08 - 4.2 speed on kick return
1:52 - Similar to first play. Quick fake inside and full speed, freezes DB for second. Keys sharp break corner route.
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