Dane Key
WR
#6
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NEB Cornhuskers
6'3"
210lbs
Sr.
Draft Eligibility:
2026
Overall Grade '25
66
412th/679 - WRs
Receiving Yards '25
424
458th/679 - WRs
Touchdowns '25
5
164th/679 - WRs
CC WK MATCHUP
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Dane
Key
WR
#6
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NEB Cornhuskers
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 4/3/2026
Dane Key is a wide receiver for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who earned a 66.0 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, 412th among 679 qualified wide receivers. His PFF receiving grade of 65.0 ranked 450th among 679 qualified wide receivers.
He hauled in 35 receptions on 59 targets for 424 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. Key averaged 12.1 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 120 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 3 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 12.4 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Nebraska Cornhuskers
2025 - Present
Kentucky Wildcats
2022 - 2024
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
66.0
AVG
412th/679 WRs
RECEIVING GRADE
65.0
AVG
450th/679 WRs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsOHUN
91.6
Week 4, 2024
vsTXHT
86.1
Week 3, 2025
vsTNUN
79.6
Week 9, 2023
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsFLUN
45.1
Week 5, 2023
vsOHAK
47.5
Week 3, 2023
vsMIST
51.2
Week 6, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
59
338th/679 WRs
RECEPTIONS
35
390th/679 WRs
RECEIVING YDS
424
458th/679 WRs
RECEIVING TDS
5
164th/679 WRs
Receiving
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Rank
279
th
Pass Snaps
329
338
th
Targets
59
254
th
Routes Run
318
390
th
Receptions
35
458
th
Receiving Yards
424
164
th
Receiving Touchdowns
5
315
th
Drops
3
446
th
Yards Per Reception
12.1
559
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
3.4
297
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
102.6
264
th
Average Depth of Target
12.4
Rushing
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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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