Carrollton, Texas, native and former University of Oregon star Verone McKinley III is hoping he'll hear his name called during Thursday's NFL draft.
PUBLISHED 1:32 PM CDT Apr. 26, 2022DALLAS — With the 2022 NFL Draft just days away, teams are on the clock, which puts prospects on edge. If you were to scout the talent of this defensive back draft class, you'd find a lot of capable players. However, there’s only a handful who are widely considered the best in college football last year. Carrollton, Texas, native and former University of Oregon star Verone McKinley III is one of those names.
“Everybody wants to find a knock. That’s part of the draft. They’re trying to see why we shouldn’t draft you,” McKinley said. “I feel like I’m somebody who has done it all. I’ve played snaps in the box, I play physical, I’ve done everything.” “The dream started when I was 5 years old. But I wouldn’t say I thought it could be attainable until I got older,” he said. “Once I got to college and became an impact player, that’s when it hit. Like, OK, this can become a reality.
Mack has been training McKinley since he was in the fifth grade. So, hearing his name called on draft day is going to strike a special chord.
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