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Grade
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  • 4.44 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 37.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 113.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 6.96 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.10 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'0" Height
  • 189LBS. Weight

Overview

McKinley became a starter midway through his freshman year and finished his career in Columbia by breaking former NFL star Sterling Sharpe's records as USC's all-time leader in receptions (207) and receiving yards (2,781). His 19 career scores are no small feat, either, considering the very inconsistent play of recent Gamecock quarterbacks. McKinley's size and speed are only average, but his toughness is not and his experience as a high school quarterback is obvious in his ability to run good routes. Had an arm span of 31 1/4 inches and a hand span of 9 inches at the combine.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap. Not a real physical player, but uses his hands and lateral quickness well to get a clean release off the line of scrimmage. Savvy route-runner. Good short-area burst and is a cognizant route-runner. Varies his speed and utilizes his good body control to generate separation against tight coverage. Reliable hands for the reception. Strong hands to snatch the ball out of the air. Good body control to contort in space and make the difficult reception. Knows where the sticks and sidelines are. Can take a pop and hang on. Wastes no time getting upfield after the reception. Good vision in the open field and can generate positive yards after the reception. Negatives: Lanky, almost skinny build that could use additional mass, but not at the expense of losing speed, another area of concern. Lacks the straight-line speed to challenge deep or to break away after a short or intermediate reception. Can be caught from behind. Characterized as a tough player, but can be intimidated with a good pop early. Can get alligator arms going over the middle.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.

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