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Played well in the spring game, picking off a pass and nearly intercepting another • Will have an opportunity to compete for a cornerback spot this fall.
2010 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Played in eight games and registered tackles vs. East Carolina and Virginia Tech. Redshirted in 2009.
Mallard Creek High School
Ranked the No. 7 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered one of the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer and SuperPrep • Member of the Rivals 250 • Ranked the No. 18 cornerback in the country by Rivals.com • Member of PrepStar's High School All-America Team • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team where he registered five tackles • Returned two interceptions for touchdowns as a senior • Had 25 tackles, five interceptions and broke up 15 passes as a junior • Transferred from North Mecklenburg after his sophomore year • Coached by Mark Palmeiri at Mallard Creek.
Personal
Son of Natalie McKinney • Born Nov. 14, 1990 • Would choose to play for the Denver Broncos if he could pick any team in the NFL • Would like to own a Pontiac GTO • Pet peeve is people who talk too much • New Year's resolution was to add weight and get bigger • Favorite TV Show is "Everybody Hates Chris" • People say he looks like comedian Pharrell Williams • His mother, Natalie, had the biggest impact on his life • Exercise and sport science major.
