A 6th-round pick (206th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State, Dennis McKinley has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2002 with ARI, capping a 4-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4 catches for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 247#
College
Mississippi State
Draft
Rd 6, 206th overall (1999)
Seasons
1999–2002
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology58th percentile among RBs · limited sample
5 games · 2 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size93▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency61▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry66▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion59▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving43▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security43▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume15▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency64▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Dennis McKinley has appeared in 27 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with ARI.
He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with ARI: 13 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game1 vs CAR, 2001 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game10 on 1 catches vs NYG, 2001 Week 14
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Dennis McKinley — common questions
- What position does Dennis McKinley play?
- Dennis McKinley is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Dennis McKinley played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dennis McKinley has played for ARI (1999–2002).
- Where did Dennis McKinley go to college?
- Dennis McKinley played college football at Mississippi State.
- When was Dennis McKinley drafted?
- Dennis McKinley was selected in round 6, 206th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Dennis McKinley scored?
- Dennis McKinley has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Dennis McKinley's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Dennis McKinley rated 50.4 for 2002, the 51st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Jake PlummerQB · 2002
- Marcel ShippRB · 2002
- Thomas JonesRB · 2002
- David BostonWR · 2002
- Frank SandersWR · 2002
- Jason McAddleyWR · 2002
- Freddie JonesTE · 2002
- MarTay JenkinsWR · 2002
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- Clint KriewaldtLB · pick 177
- Tyrone BellCB · pick 178
- Desmond ClarkTE · pick 179
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