Alabama
Former Vol commits to Alabama football
Former Tennessee running back Khalifa Keith committed to Alabama, according to On3.
The 6-foot-1, 235-pound running back played for the Vols from 2023-24. He appeared in 16 games at Tennessee and recorded 124 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, one reception and eight receiving yards.
Keith appeared in four games in 2024. He totaled 100 rushing yards and scored one touchdown on 21 attempts, while also recording one reception for eight yards.
In 12 games during the 2023 season as a freshman, Keith totaled 24 rushing yards on 11 attempts. He was also named to the 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Keith transferred to Appalachian State in 2025. In six games for the Mountaineers, the former Vol recorded eight rushing yards on three attempts.
Keith is from Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama.
Tennessee will host Alabama on Oct. 17 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols have won the last two games against Alabama at Neyland Stadium in 2022 and 2024.
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