#2 DJ McKinney Football Roster

PRIOR TO NOTRE DAME (Colorado)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 2025 Big 12 Media Preseason First-Team All-Big 12
• 2025 Athlon Preseason First-Team All-Big 12
• 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List
• 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List
• 2025 Lindy’s Preseason Second-Team All-Big 12
• 2025 Pick Six Previews Preseason Second-Team All-Big 12
• 2025 Phil Steele Preseason Third-Team All-Big 12
• 2024 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention

AS A JUNIOR (2025)

• Started in the first nine games of the season before missing the final three due to injury
• Logged 35 tackles (27 solo), five pass breakups, one interception and one tackle for loss
• Recorded an interception in the season opener versus Georgia Tech
• Posted seven solo tackles at TCU
• Tallied six tackles (three solo) and broke up a pass at Utah
• Had two pass breakups and five tackles (four solo) against Wyoming

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)

• Started all 13 games
• Led the team in defensive snaps with 840
• Finished third on the team with 62 tackles (44 solo)
• Posted three interceptions and nine pass breakups
• Forced and recovered a fumble
• Recorded first career interception against Utah
• Had first career pick-six in the season finale against Oklahoma State
• Recorded a career-high 10 tackles (seven solo) against K-State
• Ranked fourth in the Big 12 for both pass deflections and passes defended

PRIOR TO COLORADO (Oklahoma State)

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Played in all 14 games
• Finished the season with 38 tackles (24 solo)
• Tied for team-lead with five pass breakups
• Tallied seven tackles against Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game

AS A FRESHMAN (2022)

• Played in four games
• Logged two tackles (one solo)

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A three-star prospect by ESPN, 247 Sports, On3 and Rivals
• Ranked the No. 62 cornerback in the class by ESPN
• Played three seasons of varsity football at Colleyville Heritage High School
• Two-time first-team All-District
• Totaled 35 tackles, five interceptions, four passes defended and three quarterback hurries in his senior season
• Had 43 total tackles, two interceptions, seven passes defended and one fumble recovery for a touchdown his junior season