Walter Mckinley

Walter Mckinley

McKinley celebrating a sack during the 2048 season at OSU
No. 49 – Prospect
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(2028-08-20)August 20, 2028 (aged 34) Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	240 lb (109 kg)
Username:	KingOfTheOzone
Career information
High school:	Seymour Cox Boys Academy
College:	The Ohio State University
ISFL Draft:	2050 / Round: 5 / Pick: 59
DSFL Draft:	2049 / Round: 6 / Pick: 41
Career history
Roster status:	Active

Walter McKinley (born August 20, 2028) is an American football linebacker who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks.He played college football for The Ohio State University (OSU) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.

Early years

Walter McKinley was born in Gary, Indiana into a traditional Amish family. Walter is the second born in his family that totaled 4 brothers and 3 sisters, all born to loving parents, Jebediah and Mary McKinley. Growing up Amish in an urban environment such as Gary, drew certain attention to Walter and his siblings. Between the necessity of fending of bullies of his younger siblings and day to day farm work, Walter began growing into quite the physical specimen at a young age. A rumor spread around his hometown suggested that McKinley was able to bench press his state fair prize winning hog by the age of 9. Being home-schooled most of his early days, McKinley did not have much of an interest in organized sports until fate arrived at his doorstep. In 2041, a recruiter from The Ohio State University was visiting Gary, Indiana to scout talent at the nearby city school district. From the school's field, the scout saw from a distance what looked to be a grown man chase down and tackle an escaped full grown steer, quite the attention grabber in that city. Upon further investigation, the scout found that Walter, just 13 at the time, had quite the natural skill set for football. From there, the recruiter arranged a meeting with Walter's parents and persuaded them into allowing Walter to attend an official high school. The terms of this agreement required Walter to attend Seymour Cox Boys Academy, rather than the "worldly and wicked" local city schools. McKinley was a standout athlete and continued to develop his skillset while playing football and tennis SCBA.

College career

McKinley had no hesitation when deciding where he wanted to attend college and play football. From the first encounter in Gary with the recruiter from Ohio State, Walter knew that if his grades stayed up to par, he would attend The Ohio State University. So he enrolled in the fall of 2046. College was a gateway of opportunity for McKinley. His sheltered upbringing hid a lot of the college lifestyle away from him and during his sophomore season slipped a bit too deep into the party scene for a stint. His grades began to suffer and he was missing practices, causing his already limited play time to dwindle. In the summer of 2047, after that sophomore season, McKinley was informed that as the result of a one night stand the prior fall, he now had a son. Determined to provide a good life for his child, McKinley rekindled his old work habits and focused on football greater than ever before. In the 2048 season, McKinley earned a starting position and led the Big Ten in Tackles for Loss. McKinley was a finalist for the Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award. McKinley originally intended to attend all four years of college but with the financial responsibility of a child and an opportunity to be drafted, McKinley decided to leave college one year early to pursue a professional football career.

College career statistics

Career Statistics			Defense
Season	Team	Games	Tck	TFL	FF/FR	Sck	Int	Sfty	TD	Blk P/XP/FG
2046	OSU	14	23	2	0/0	1	0	0	0	0/1/0
2047	OSU	14	45	5	1/0	2	1	1	0	0/0/0
2048	OSU	14	118	22	5/2	10.5	2	1	1	0/0/0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	240 lb (109 kg)	4.65 s	2.65 s	6.85 s	36.5 in (0.93 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)	25 reps

McKinley was drafted in the 4th round, 41st overall in the 2049 DSFL draft to the Tijuana Luchadores. Tijuana already had a solid LB lineup but was intrigued by McKinley's potential and natural instinct at the position. McKinley was able to contribute throughout the Tijuana's season with consistency and sprinkling in some critical splash plays at the right time. The Luchadores went on to earn an 11-3 record in the regular season before eventually falling to the Norfolk Seawolves in the DSFL South Championship. Following the 2049 season, McKinley entered the ISFL draft. Due to a mix up in player updates, McKinley's rating did not appear as high as it should have to the ISFL GMs. This, along with a lack of stellar defensive statistics, caused McKinley to fall in the ISFL draft. The New York Butchers eventually traded up into the 5th round to select McKinley with the 59th overall pick.

Professional career statistics

Career Statistics			Defense
Season	Team	Games	Tck	TFL	FF/FR	Sck	Int	PD	Sfty	TD	Blk P/XP/FG
2049	TIJ	14	52	4	0/0	3	1	5	0	0	0/1/0

Achievements and records

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