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Keylan LaGrant Recruiting Profile: Will he Commit to UNLV?

Dominic Robinson

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Let's take a look at UNLV target Keylan LaGrant out of Illinois. The Rebels are the latest team to offer him a spot on their team, which came in May of 2024. LaGrant reportedly has nine offers, including one to SEC school, Arkansas. UNLV currently has three defensive line commits and a linebacker commit but all above 225 pounds without the hybrid ability that Keylan possesses. 

Keylan LaGrant

  • Position: Outside Linebacker 
  • High School: East St. Louis High 
  • Hometown: East St.Louis, Illinois
  • Measurables: Height: 6’3” | Weight: 215 lbs.

Key Strengths:

  • Athleticism
  • Length
  • Position Versatility

College Offers:

  • Arkansas
  • Arkansas State
  • Memphis
  • Ball State
  • Boston College
  • Indiana
  • Lindenwood
  • West Virginia
  • UNLV

Highlight Reel:

Click here to view LaGrant’s highlights! 

Breakdown: 

This is a big-time target with incredible position versatility, a pillar of defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s style. When watching LaGrant’s film, you will see him line up as an off-the-ball linebacker, in line off the edge, in coverage, and even with his hand down as a defensive end. It is also hard to miss multiple highlights on multiple special teams efforts (punt block, kick off team). His length and athleticism jump off the screen and lead you to believe him to be a potential big time hybrid player in the future if he can build on that frame. 

Will the new-look Rebels under Dan Mullen sign this top-tier athlete or will LaGrant head for another school? Time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Dominic Robinson
DOMINIC ROBINSON

D Rob is a lifetime Coach and trainer of all sports who began working as a consultant and analyst behind the scenes in 2020. In 2022 began his tenure in front of the camera as part of the Warchant Gameday crew, providing feedback and analysis during the "Warchant Watch Along" show, a distinctive opportunity for fans who want to watch the game from the perspective of a former player and Coach. His time on that show spawned appearances on "Sunday Smash" and his own show "FSU Film Breakdown" ( In which he uses All 22 film footage) digging deeper into the concepts, schemes and plays that are writing the story of the season for Florida State and its opponents. D Rob also provides a unique prospective assessment of coaches and recruits as he coached in the college ranks for many years, coaches and trains athletes currently. Dominic, a California native, played both baseball and football at FSU from 2001-2004 currently runs 3D Sports Performance out of Phoenix, Arizona and works as a consultant

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