DJMcKinney
CBCB#2ND Fighting Irish
6'1" • 190lbs • GDraft Eligibility:2027
- Overall Grade '26
- 67.5
- 514th/994 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 244
- 779th/2316 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 1
- 130th/994 - CBs
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- vs MIAMIF 11/8, 12:30 AM
DJ
McKinney
CB
#2
|
ND Fighting Irish
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
DJ McKinney is a cornerback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish who earned a 67.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 514th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 64.5 ranked 624th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 74.6 ranked 255th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. McKinney broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 29.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 7 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 9 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2025 - Present
Colorado Buffaloes
2024 - 2025
Oklahoma State Cowboys
2022 - 2023
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
67.5
AVG
514th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
64.5
AVG
624th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
67.9
AVG
175th/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
74.6
AVG
255th/994 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ INPU
75.3
Week 4, 2026
vs GATC
74.5
Week 1, 2025
vs GATC
74.5
Week 1, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ UTBY
52.3
Week 7, 2026
@ NCUN
52.9
Week 5, 2026
vs UTBY
56.3
Week 5, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
9
896th/994 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
130th/994 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
483rd/994 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
7
71st/994 CBs
Defense
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Rank
896
th
Solo Tackles
9
861
st
Assists
1
192
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
551
st
Stops
5
159
th
Sacks
0
1
st
Missed Tackles
0
130
th
Interceptions
1
18
th
Passer Rating Allowed
29
20
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
6.3
483
rd
Total Pressures
0
601
st
PBUs
1
71
st
Receptions Allowed
7
Rank
779
th
Total Snaps
244
790
th
Run Defense Snaps
104
602
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
2
737
th
Coverage Snaps
138
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