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Jerick McKinnon

  • Class
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Football

Played in Georgia Southern’s triple-option attack from the quarterbacking position through his junior season but was utilized more often as a tailback during his senior season … A four-year letterwinner, he finished his career third all-time on the Georgia Southern list with 3,899 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns (4,138 all-purpose), behind only Adrian Peterson, who had 6,559 yards and Jermaine Austin, who posted 5,411 … Also caught 10 passes for 165 yards and a score and completed 32 passes for 929 yards and 12 touchdowns … Scored the go-ahead touchdown in the Eagles’ win over Florida in The Swamp … Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft … Played in three Super Bowls … A member of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII and LVIII championship teams.

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