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Keenyi Pepe: IMG Academy's Top Lineman with NFL Aspirations

October 31, 2025
Discover Keenyi Pepe's journey from a musical talent in Long Beach to a dominant lineman at IMG Academy with NFL dreams.
Keenyi Pepe is a dominant offensive lineman from IMG Academy, featured in this week’s Sports Stars of Tomorrow. Originally from Long Beach, California, Pepe has been a part of IMG since eighth grade, making the most out of the opportunities to develop both on and off the field. Standing at six-foot-seven and weighing 320 pounds, he brings a physical presence celebrated by his coaches and peers. Pepe is also musically talented, playing instruments like the piano and guitar. As he prepares to join his brother at USC, Pepe is focused on his NFL ambitions, inspired by IMG alumni like J.C. Latham and Tyler Booker. His journey illustrates the blend of talent, hard work, and leadership required to excel.