Kenton Keith

Infobox NFLactive
name=Kenton Keith


currentteam=Hamilton Tiger-Cats
currentnumber=21
currentposition=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|7|14
birthplace=Lincoln, Nebraska
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=189
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Indianapolis Colts
college=New Mexico State
undraftedyear=2002
pastteams=
* Saskatchewan Roughriders (2003)
* New York Jets (2004)*
* Saskatchewan Roughriders (2004-2006)
* Indianapolis Colts (2007)
* Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
highlights=
* 2x West Division All-Star (2004, 2006)
* West Division Most Outstanding Player (2006)
nfl=KEI412103
cfl=2042

Kenton Jermaine Keith (born July 14, 1980 in city-state|Lincoln|Nebraska) is a Canadian football running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at New Mexico State.

Keith has also been a member of the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts.

Early years

Keith played high school football at Omaha Benson High School, averaging better than 11 yards per carry as a junior and better than 13 yards per carry as a senior.

College career

Kenton then attended New Mexico State University rushing for 2,134 yards over four seasons.

Professional career

askatchewan Roughriders

Keith signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2001. In the spring of 2004, he signed with the New York Jets of the National Football League, but never made the team, and returned to the CFL where he was a West Division All-Star in 2006.

Indianapolis Colts

Keith signed with the Indianapolis Colts early 2007. [ [http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/article.jsp?content=20070116_162749_5648 Keith Rides South to Colts.] National Football League News.] He was a second string running back for the Indianapolis in 2007, backing up feature back Joseph Addai. Keith had his first 100 yard rushing game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 33-17 win with the Colts.

On August 30, 2008, Keith was released by the Colts during final cuts. [http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jAIqWAOdRGAw9N7GcsIjk9LKwpgw Indianapolis Colts cut two backup quarterbacks, RB Kenton Keith]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Keith was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on September 22, 2008. [ [http://ticats.ca/article/tiger-cats-sign-all-star-running-back-kenton-keith Tiger-Cats sign All-Star Running Back Kenton Keith] ]

Personal

Kenton's father [http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=4&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&KEY=&Q_SEASON=1979 Percy Keith] played collegiately at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1976-1980), and briefly in the NFL. Keith is also a cousin of former NFL running back Roger Craig.

2008 arrest

Keith was arrested outside an Indianapolis nightclub after 3 a.m. on several charges, including disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. Other charges were public intoxication and "contributing to the delinquincy of a minor." after helping a 19 year old enter the club. He was part of a large group of people gathered in the parking lot. Witnesses said that Keith and several others continued to lean in cars, dance in the parking lot and yell and scream despite several warnings to leave the area. They also said that Keith was drunk and smelled of alcohol and had glassy eyes. Police allegedly asked Keith to be quiet in a parking lot after the club closed. Keith responded that he "would not be quiet," that he played for the Colts, and that he'd leave "when he got ready." [ [http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/15941208/detail.html Police Arrest Colts Running Back Outside Nightclub] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.kentonkeith.com Official Website]
* [http://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/2042 Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio]
* [http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=436 Indianapolis Colts bio]