Arden Key Indianapolis Colts · #98
Arden Key is a Defensive End for the Indianapolis Colts, drafted 87th overall, 2018. In 2026 he recorded 8 tackles, 0.5 sacks.
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Arden Key career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 22 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 42 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 3 games | 3 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 119 | 200 | 31.0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
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The Ballad of Arden Key
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The beginning
Arden Key is a Defensive End for the Indianapolis Colts, in his 9th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 87th overall, 2018 as a Defensive End.
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Arden Key is an Indianapolis Colts defensive end, drafted 87th overall, 2018.
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Across 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 200 tackles, 31 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 8 tackles, 1 sack and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Draft
- 87th overall, 2018
- Born
- Atlanta, GA
- Age
- 30
- Jersey
- #98
Arden Key is from Atlanta, GA and is 30 years old. He was drafted 87th overall, 2018 and plays defensive end at 6' 5", 240 lbs.
Over 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 200 tackles, 31 sacks and 0 interceptions. Key is currently on the Indianapolis Colts roster.
Arden Key is a rotational pass rusher who has generated 31 sacks and 200 tackles across 9 seasons (2018–2026).
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