Jerick Mckinnon-Athlete-Georgia Southern

Phoenix49ers · 2014-02-23T12:05:33-08:00

This guy has played all over the field at Georgia Southern, he has been a QB, a RB, a WR, a CB, he's got insane athleticism and has been tearing it up at the Combine. Last year his former teammate, JJ Wilcox, who transitioned from RB to safety, turned out to be a pretty good draft selection for the Cowboys. McKinnon has even crazier athletic ability and if nothing else looks like he could be a beast on special teams. His numbers thus far from the Combine. 5'9", 209. 32 reps on the bench. 4.38 40. 40.5" vertical. 11' broad jump.

Feb 23, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Shalynch
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should be drafted for defense imo with those numbers SS

Feb 23, 2014 at 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by Harbaalke:
should be drafted for defense imo with those numbers SS

Draft him to perform on special teams, develop him as a SS.

Feb 23, 2014 at 12:16 PM

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I think he could be a lethal RB/FB, similar to how the Seahawks utilized Michael Robinson after his 49ers tenure.

Feb 23, 2014 at 12:37 PM

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That is ridiculous al the way around. This is why it pays to have 7ths to burn for all those guys who slammed Baalke for acquiring so many 7th round picks.

Mar 27, 2014 at 1:43 PM

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Had a very good Pro Day reportedly, he's been working on playing at defensive back all offseason and looked good in the defensive back drills. If nothing else this guy is a freak special teams performer, if he could develop as a safety, even better.

Mar 27, 2014 at 1:56 PM

LasVegasWally
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Good find.

Is he a lock in the 7th?

Mar 27, 2014 at 1:59 PM

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nice uniforms, looks like alabama on st patricks day

Mar 27, 2014 at 2:03 PM

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Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
Good find.

Is he a lock in the 7th?

Maybe before then even, a 6th rounder..etc.

Mar 27, 2014 at 2:04 PM

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Mar 27, 2014 at 4:22 PM

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Any idea if he'd be a good KR/PR?

Mar 27, 2014 at 4:23 PM

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Great find as always Phoenix

Mar 27, 2014 at 4:41 PM

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Originally posted by ESWYoung08:
Any idea if he'd be a good KR/PR?

I see him more as a coverage guy, not really a returner. I do love that he took it upon himself early on to start training at defensive back, he seems like the type of guy who's flat out just happy to play, give him a position, he'll go and get it done.

Mar 27, 2014 at 4:55 PM

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I have had him as a 4th rounder and #118 on my BB..

... too early?

Mar 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM

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Originally posted by Mr.Mcgibblets:
I have had him as a 4th rounder and #118 on my BB.. ... too early?

I was thinking 6th rounder since he still doesn't really have a position, you'd be drafting him for special teams primarily at first until he developed.