Alvin McKinley

Alvin Jerome McKinley (born June 9, 1978) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.

Alvin McKinley

No. 99, 70, 97
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1978-06-09) June 9, 1978 (age 47) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school:	Weir (Weir, Mississippi)
College:	Mississippi State
NFL draft:	2000: 4th round, 120th pick
Career history
Carolina Panthers (2000) Cleveland Browns (2001–2006) Denver Broncos (2007) New Orleans Saints (2008)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 231 Sacks: 11.5 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

McKinley has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.

Early life

McKinley was a standout at Weir High School in Weir, Mississippi. After winning two state championships, he joined his brother Dennis McKinley at Mississippi State University in the fall of 1996.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	289 lb (131 kg)	36+1⁄2 in (0.93 m)	10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m)	5.07 s	1.75 s	2.96 s	4.61 s	7.73 s	27.5 in (0.70 m)	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)	22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Carolina Panthers

McKinley was selected in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft (120th overall) by the Carolina Panthers.^[2]

Cleveland Browns

McKinley joined the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He had his best season in 2005, recording 68 tackles and five sacks.^[3]

New Orleans Saints

McKinley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on September 10, 2008, after defensive tackle Hollis Thomas was placed on injured reserve. McKinley was released on September 19 to make room for quarterback Joey Harrington.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2000	CAR	7	0	9	9	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	CLE	7	0	12	6	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	CLE	13	0	11	7	4	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
2003	CLE	9	0	23	9	14	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	CLE	16	2	49	29	20	3.0	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0
2005	CLE	16	16	68	45	23	5.0	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2006	CLE	14	14	45	30	15	1.0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	DEN	15	10	14	11	3	2.5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
		97	42	231	146	85	11.5	17	0	0	0	0	3	2	2	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	CLE	1	0	4	3	1	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		1	0	4	3	1	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0