Key joined the Kentucky Wildcats as an early enrollee.[5][6] He entered his freshman season as a starter at wide receiver.[7] Key finished the season with 37 receptions for 519 yards and six touchdowns.[8] In his sophomore season he was a dominant force outside finishing with 42 receptions for 636 yards and 6 touchdowns. The following year in 2023 Key ended the season with 47 receptions for 715 yards but just 2 touchdowns.
On December 4, 2024, Key announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[9]
Nebraska
On December 24, 2024, Key announced that he would transfer to Nebraska.[10] Key then finished the regular season with 35 receptions for 424 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Key's father, Donte Key, played linebacker at Kentucky.[13] His older brother, Devon, played at Western Kentucky and is a member of the Denver Broncos.[14]
