Rising Jesuit LB Tripp Keller Racks Up Power 4 Offers, Eyes ACC Future
TAMPA, Fla. - Tripp Keller knows what he wants. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker from Jesuit High School isn’t just collecting Division I offers-he’s charting a path, and it’s one that looks increasingly ACC-bound.
Keller, a standout in the Class of 2027, has now pulled in 22 Division I offers, with 14 of those coming from Power 4 programs. The ACC has taken notice in a big way.
NC State, Pittsburgh, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, and Syracuse are all in the mix. And now, Louisville is the latest to join the chase.
The Cardinals’ offer came recently via linebackers coach Adam Mueller, though Keller’s relationship with the program goes back further. Defensive line coach Mark Ivey was the first college coach to reach out to him during his freshman year. That early connection clearly made an impression.
"Coach Mueller called me and told me he wanted to offer me because he likes what he sees on my film and he thinks I'm a good fit for the program," Keller said.
That fit may go beyond just one school. Keller has made it clear: he sees himself in the ACC. He told Pittsburgh’s 247Sports site that he’s long felt aligned with the conference, even visiting Clemson for a game last fall despite not holding an offer from the Tigers.
"I'm an ACC guy," he said. "I feel like I'm going to end up in the ACC and there's only a couple of schools outside of the ACC that I really like."
And when you look at the way he plays, it’s easy to see why so many ACC programs are lining up. After starting his high school career as a safety, Keller transitioned to linebacker and didn’t miss a beat. As a junior, he became a key piece of a Jesuit defense that helped the Tigers to an 11-2 record and a run to the regional finals.
Keller finished the season with 90 tackles, including 14 for loss, along with a sack, three interceptions, a blocked punt, and 15 quarterback hurries. He recorded double-digit tackles in four different games, showing a nose for the ball and a relentless motor that coaches covet at the next level.
That versatility-covering space like a safety, hitting like a linebacker-is part of what makes Keller such an intriguing prospect. He’s not just a stat-sheet filler; he’s a disruptor who can impact the game in multiple ways.
With two more high school seasons ahead of him, Keller’s recruitment is far from over. But one thing’s becoming clear: the ACC is circling, and Keller seems more than ready to answer the call.