Jerick McKinnon

About

After playing his college football career with the Georgia Southern University Eagles, this running back was drafted in 2014 by the NFL's Minnesota Vikings team.

Before Fame

While a student at Sprayberry High School in Georgia, he was named Region 7's AAAA Football Player of the Year. During his high school years, he was also a track & field star.

Trivia

During his college career, he scored over forty touchdowns and nearly 4,000 rushing yards.

Family Life

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Frances and Rungie McKinnon. His half-brother, Lester Norwood, played college football for the Florida Gators.

Associated With

He and Indiana-born linebacker Anthony Barr were both drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2014.