Nov 26, 2011; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) waves to the crowd as he runs off the field following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Nittanty Lions 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

247Sports considers the Hattiesburg High School product the No. 4 overall recruit in the class of 2026, the No. 1 wide receiver and the No. 1 player from his home state of Mississippi. Of the 37 wide receivers on Wisconsin’s class of 2026 offer list, Keys is far and away the most talented.

College Football Hall of Fame Class was revealed on Wednesday afternoon, and the Wisconsin Badgers saw one of their alumni hear their name called, as former running back Montee Ball became the 13th Badger player to be inducted.

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball was announced as part of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Wednesday. The Badger great will be officially inducted during the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner on Dec. 9, 2025.

One of the most decorated running backs in Wisconsin’s storied history is being immortalized in college football history. Former Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has been selected as a College Football Hall of Fame inductee for the class of 2025.