John Keenoy

John Keenoy (born February 26, 1997) is an American former football player. He played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos.

Early life Keenoy attended East Kentwood High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He did not have many college offers coming out of high school and was recruited to Western Michigan by P. J. Fleck.

College career Keenoy was an early enrollee at Western Michigan as a freshman and allowed 25 pressures and four sacks in 2015. Keenoy was a four-year starter at Western Michigan, starting 51 of 52 games. He graduated with a degree in finance and was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the "Academic Heisman." Keenoy subsequently joined the Vikings practice squad.

Keenoy was selected in the ninth round of the 2020 XFL draft by the Dallas Renegades. By the fourth game of the season, he was named the starting center. However, the season was cancelled after Week 5 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On April 16, 2020, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Keenoy joined offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor and linebacker Robert Spillane as former WMU players on the Steelers.

Personal life His father, John Keenoy, played football at Central Michigan University, while his mother, Melissa Keenoy, played basketball at the school. Keenoy is a fan of country music and plays golf. He describes himself as a major foodie.