Alvin McKinley

Infobox NFLactive
name=Alvin McKinley

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currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Defensive tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1978|6|9
birthplace=Jackson, Mississippi
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=294
debutyear=2000
debutteam=Carolina Panthers
college=Mississippi State
draftyear=2000
draftround=4
draftpick=120
pastteams=
* Carolina Panthers (2000)
* Cleveland Browns (2001-2006)
* Denver Broncos (2007)
* New Orleans Saints (2008)
status=
nfl=MCK390700

Alvin Jerome McKinley (born June 9, 1978 in city-state|Jackson|Mississippi) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.

McKinley has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.

Early years

McKinley was a standout at Weir High School in Weir, Mississippi. After winning two state championships, he joined his brother Dennis McKinley at Mississippi State University in the fall of 1996.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

McKinley was drafted in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.

Cleveland Browns

McKinley joined the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He had his best season in 2005, recording 68 tackles and five sacks.

Denver Broncos

On March 20, 2007, McKinley signed with the Denver Broncos. He was released on September 2, 2008.

New Orleans Saints

McKinley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on September 10, 2008 after defensive tackle Hollis Thomas was placed on injured reserve. McKinley was released on September 19 to make room for quarterback Joey Harrington.

External links

* [http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=7085 Denver Broncos bio]