Elijah Keys is a true freshman defensive back for the UCF Knights from Jacksonville, Florida. The 6'2", 180-pound cornerback attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, where he compiled five interceptions during his senior season, including three against Ribault in the 2025 season-opener. Keys earned All-Gateway Conference honors as a junior in 2024 after allowing only four catches. A three-star recruit with a .8678 composite score, he was rated the No. 93 cornerback nationally and No. 122 prospect in Florida. He finished his high school career as the team's defensive MVP and trained under coaches with Division I defensive back experience.