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D.J. McKinney Scouting Report
D.J. McKinney is a 6' 1", 190 CB at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (RSR). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 156 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 4 draft boards.
- Position
- CB
- School
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Class
- RSR
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 190
- Status
- Active
Notre Dame Fighting IrishStats just now
Total Tackles
7
Solo Tackles
4
Assists
3
Sacks
0
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
1
Passes Defended
2
2027 NFL Draft · Notre Dame
Teamistry consensus
156
CB · RSR · 6'2" · 180 lbs · score 155.57
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
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Senior Bowl Top 300 and Shrine Bowl 1000.
Scout boards
Overall rank on each public big board we track.
Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot —.
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 61 | 43 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 1 |
| 2025 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Career | 142 | 99 | 43 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 96 | 2 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
News
- Proposed 24-team CFP would expand access
Heather Dinich breaks down how a potential 24-team College Football Playoff could reshape the postseason.
- Burgess, Jackson help Texas State rush for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over Colorado State
— Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for career highs of 224 yards and four touchdowns, Brad Jackson threw a touchdown pass and ran for career highs of 181 yards and three scores and Texas State steamrolled Colorado State 66-27 on Thursday night.
- Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT
— Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night.
- East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
- Turner Helton, Tripp Bryant lead Georgia Southern to 23-15 victory over Old Dominion
— Turner Helton threw a touchdown pass and Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals to guide Georgia Southern to a 23-15 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night.
- Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: Full Highlights
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: Full Highlights
Recruiting history
- Notre Dame, Current school
- Oklahoma State Cowboys, 2022, 2023, Season log
- Colorado Buffaloes, 2024, 2025, Season log
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Audavion Collins · CB · Penn State
- Christian Gray · CB · Notre Dame
- Jermaine Mathews Jr. · CB · Ohio State
- Elijah Green · CB · Tulsa
- Kayin Lee · CB · Tennessee
FAQ
Where is D.J. McKinney ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 156 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 4 draft boards.
What position does D.J. McKinney play?
CB