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Arden Key

DE

Arden Key came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (87th overall) in 2018, drafted out of LSU. Now with IND, he's in his 9th NFL season. His 59.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 75th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'5", 240#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 3, 87th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
48.2

54th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15+1.66
Pass rush×0.3-0.22
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.74
Availability×0.1+0.23

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND48.24
2025TEN59.412
2024TEN7516
2023TEN64.113
2022JAX55.616
2021SF61.316
2020LV44.813
2019LV59.14
2018LV45.115

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Arden Key has played in 109 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: LV (2018–2020), SF (2021), JAX (2022), TEN (2023–2025), IND (2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 75.0, in the 94th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL—64.4
Week 2KC—40.1
Week 3HOU—40.4
Week 4WAS—39.9

Arden Key — common questions

What position does Arden Key play?
Arden Key is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Arden Key played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Arden Key has played for LV (2018–2020), SF (2021), JAX (2022), TEN (2023–2025), IND (2026).
Where did Arden Key go to college?
Arden Key played college football at LSU.
When was Arden Key drafted?
Arden Key was selected in round 3, 87th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Arden Key scored?
Arden Key has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Arden Key's ScoutIndex Rating?
Arden Key rated 48.2 for 2026, the 54th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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