Keaten Wade

Houston

Sep 12 (Fri)

5:30 PM

AT COLORADO
2024 (Jr.)

After missing the first six games due to injury he played the final six games of the regular season.
In only six game he finished with 20 tackles, seven-and-a-half tackles for loss, five third down stops, four sacks, three quarterback hurries, two fourth down stops, and one fumble recovery.
His first game back from injury he put up two sacks and two third down stops including the first third down of the game.
Had a streak of four games with a tackle for loss to finish the season.
In all three road games he played in this season, he had at two tackles for loss.
Against Kansas he totaled a season high nine tackles and two tackles for loss.

TRANSFER RANKINGS

247 Sports lists him with a transfer rating of .8700 as the No. 220 ranked player overall and No. 13 edge (as of Dec. 20, 2023).
Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with three years to play two.

AT KENTUCKY (2022-23)

Saw action in all 12 regular-season games as a sophomore.
In his sophomore season he totaled 35 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, three quarterback hurries and a blocked kick.
Got a career-high two quarterback hurries in the win over Vanderbilt.
Totaled a career-high six tackles, including four solo tackles and one-half for loss (-2 yards) in the win over No. 22/23 Florida.
Got the first blocked kick of his career vs. Missouri his sophomore year.
Played in all 13 games and totaled 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and one pass breakup as a freshman.
Had two tackles in the win at No. 12 Florida and a sack against South Carolina his freshman year.

HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS

A four-star prospect by the recruiting services.
On3 listed him as the No. 242 player nationally, the No. 29 edge in the class and No. 7 player from Tennessee.
ESPN ranked him as the No. 194 player nationally, the No. 20 edge in the class and No. 4 player from Tennessee.
247 Sports ranked him as the No. 22 edge in the class and No. 8 player from Tennessee.
Rivals listed him as the No. 201 player nationally, the No. 17 edge and No. 4 player from Tennessee.
On3 Consensus listed him as the No. 207 player nationally, the No. 24 edge in the class and No. 4 player from Tennessee.
247 Composite ranked him as the No. 197 player nationally, the No. 19 linebacker and No. 5 player from Tennessee.

AT SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL

Played for Coach Brian Coleman at Summit High School in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Played in the All-American Bowl for the East squad in San Antonio, Texas on January 8, 2022.
Helped lead Summit High School to a three-year record of 40-5.
Team was state champion in Division I, Class 5A as a junior (14-1 record) and state runner-up twice, Class 5A as a sophomore (12-3) and Class 6A as a senior (14-1).
Finalist for Class 6A “Mr. Football” as a senior, an honor won by twin brother Destin.
Named Region 7-6A defensive MVP.
Totaled 84 tackles as a senior, highlighted by eight quarterback sacks, 26 tackles for loss, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), five fumbles caused and six fumble recoveries.

PERSONAL

Born on October 22 in Nashville, Tenn.
Son of Valerie and Steve Wade.
Has three brothers, Jalen, Cameron and Destin.
His older brother played football at the Naval Academy.
Major is pre-marketing.
His nickname is “Kea”.
Besides playing football, he also enjoys golfing, fishing, video games and working out.