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April 26, 2024

UNLV

28 Keith Whitely

  • Running back
  • Grade: Freshman
  • Height: 5′9″
  • Weight: 185 lbs

2013 Season Statistics by Game

Game Rushing
Date Opp. W/L Score Att Yds Yds/Att TDs
8/29 at MINN L 23-51 1 -1 -1 -
9/21 WIU W 38-7 9 57 6.3 -
Totals    10 56 5.6
UNLV: A highly recruited back who has been used in the backfield and on both kickoff and punt returns during his first two years for the Rebels … Listed No. 1 at the RB spot heading into fall … Last name is pronounced “WHITE-lee.”

2014: Led the Rebels in rushing with 504 net yards with a long of 39 … Played in all 13 games, including starting four straight … First collegiate start came at San Diego State on Sept. 27 … Rushed for more than 80 yards in four different games … Went for 87 yards on 18 carries vs. Fresno State on Oct. 10; ran for 86 on 15 attempts during a visit to hometown of Houston on Sept. 20; and finished with 82 yards on a dozen rushes vs. Northern Colorado … Scored one touchdown each at Houston and vs. New Mexico on Nov. 1 … Finished seventh on the team with 22 receptions, which he took for 186 yards with a long of 21 … Returned 12 kickoffs for an average of 24.4 and long of 38 while also fielding six punts on the year.

2013: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 13 games … Appeared in the backfield and also was a big part of the squad’s return game … Rushed 10 times for a net of 56 yards and a long of 15 … Served as team’s primary punt returner and handled 15 attempts for 43 yards (2.9) with a long of 14 … Also tied for the team lead in kickoff return attempts, taking 18 back for 407 yards (22.6) with a long of 46.