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2013 Football Roster

78 Jamal Keaton

  • Position OL
  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 285
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Crete, Ill.
  • Highschool King College Prep

Biography

JUNIOR (2013): Played in the first two games - Hampton and Quincy.

SOPHOMORE (2012): Did not see any game action.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2011): Played in all 11 games... started at tackle against Jacksonville and Missouri... helped pave the way for all five of the 100-yard rushing games by the Leathernecks this season.

FRESHMAN (2010): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named First Team All-Public League his junior year... First Team All-Land of Lincoln Conference following his senior year... twice voted team captain... participated in football, wrestling, track, volleyball, swimming and baseball... three-year starter in football... recorded more than 120 career pancake blocks... finished with 69 knockdowns in 2008... started in the team's two state playoff games, six city playoff games and all 25 career games... recorded 10 tackles and two sacks during his senior season... helped pave way for 15th-leading rusher in the state who totaled more than 1,500 yards... played for coach Lonnie Williams.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 5, 1991 in Chicago... son of Linda Thomas and Greg Keaton... his brother Brian played football at Elmhurst College... most admires his high school coach Lonnie Williams, "He taught me how to be successful in life, not just football."... favorite professional team is the Chicago Bears.

MAJOR: Physics

Statistics

Season:
2013

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 78

    2010Redshirt

    OL
    6'4" 310 lbs
    78
  • 78

    2011Freshman

    OL
    6'5" 325 lbs
    78
  • 78

    2012Sophomore

    OL
    6'5" 290 lbs
    78
  • 78

    2013Junior

    OL
    6'5" 285 lbs
    78