Leroy Keyes

Leroy Keyes
No. 20, 23
PositionsRunning back  Safety
Personal information
Born(1947-02-18)February 18, 1947
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 2021(2021-04-15) (aged 74)
West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeorge Washington Carver (Newport News)
CollegePurdue (1966–1968)
NFL draft1969: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards369
Rushing average3
Receptions30
Receiving yards270
Total touchdowns3
Interceptions8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marvin Leroy Keyes (February 18, 1947 – April 15, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a running back and safety for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted by the Eagles in the first round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. He was an All-American as a halfback on offense and played corner on defense and returned kicks and punts. He also played both ways for Philadelphia before settling in as a solid strong safety.