He was selected by the New York Jets with the final pick of the 2024 NFL draft, making him that year's Mr.
Key grew up in Quincy, Florida and attended Amos P. Godby High School.
Coming out of high school, Key was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the UAB Blazers.
[4] During the 2022 season, Key tallied 60 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
[9][10] Coming into the 2023 season, Key won a starting safety spot on the Crimson Tide defense.