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Craig Haubert, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Recruit breakdown: DE Arden Key

What he brings: Arden Key is a quick and rangy prospect capable of being a disruptive front-seven defender. He needs to continue to fill out his lengthy and lean frame, but he has begun to add some good size since his junior year and is wiry with better-than-expected strength for his build. At this stage he is best playing on the move and getting after the quarterback. The top 25 prospect possesses excellent first-step quickness and with his length can develop into a disruptive edge rusher. He can also be a factor in pursuit with his range, effort and ability to use good angles. He can play with a physical and fiery style, which he might need to control at times. Key needs to continue to physically develop to help him more consistently take on bigger blockers, but this is a talented and versatile prospect who could project and develop as a DE or 3-4 OLB.

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