21  Mahbu Keels Class: Junior Hometown: San Diego, Calif. High School: Mission Bay High Height / Weight: 6-1 / 175 Position: Defensive Back Birthdate: 09/09/1992 Experience: 2L

Local player, who gives the Aztecs height at the cornerback position.

2010: Did not see action, redshirting the campaign.

2011: Played in eight games during the season, including the final seven, primarily on special teams ... Did not register a stat ... First career game came against TCU ... Then saw action against Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado State, Boise State, UNLV, Fresno State and Louisiana-Lafayette.

High School: Versatile player at Mission Bay High School, seeing time as a running back, wide receiver, defensive back, kick returner, punt returner and punter ... Named a first-team defense all-Western League selection after his senior season ... Caught 31 passes as a receiver for 611 yards and nine touchdowns ... Helped the Buccaneers to a 13-0 record in 2009 after going 6-5-1 in 2008 ... A three-star recruit by Rivals.com.

Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1992, in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Sherele Keels ... Was also recruited by Colorado State, Oregon and Utah State ... Is studying communications.