Lamont McKinnie
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 Lamont McKinnie returning an interception at Arizona | |
| No. 26 – Philadelphia Liberty | |
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 17, 2008 (aged 53) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Camelback High School |
| College: | Arizona |
| ISFL Draft: | 2030 / Round: 3 / Pick: 25 |
| DSFL Draft: | 2029 / Round: 6 / Pick: 35 |
| Career history | |
| Arizona Outlaws | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Lamont McKinnie (born April 17, 2006) is an American football safety who is currently playing for the Arizona Outlaws. He played college football for University of Arizona (Arizona) and was drafted in the 2029 DSFL Draft (S14) to the Palm Beach Solar Bears. The Outlaws selected McKinnie in the third round of the season 15 draft. He is currently the starting Strong Safety for the Outlaws.
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Early years
McKinnie was born in Phoenix, Arizona and mostly played basketball growing up. In high school, he was a 2-star recruit in basketball but he chose to focus on his football career. In his small high school division, he never left the field, playing Quarterback and Safety. Coaches compared him to players like Eric Berry and Harrison Smith. A smart kid, he graduated high school a year early at 17. He ended up committing to Arizona, his dream school, to play Safety.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont McKinnie S |
Phoenix, AZ | Camelback High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 4.46 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN grade: 72
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College career
A Safety needy Arizona team decided to start McKinnie right away and that decision paid off big time. He had 74 tackles, a Forced Fumble, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions as a true freshman, winning him PAC12 freshman of the year. His sophomore year was derailed by an injury in the second week of the season. McKinnie tore his meniscus and had to miss the whole year while recovering. He called it, "the worst year of his life". By junior year, his coaches noticed the effort he put into rehab and his impact on the sideline even while injured, so he was made defensive captain. He led the Wildcats with 87 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 4 interceptions and a defensive touchdown on their way to a 9-3 record and an Alamo Bowl victory in which he was named the game's MVP. He decided to skip his senior season and declare for the DSFL draft.
College career statistics
| Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Games | Reg | TFL | Total | Sack | Int | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD | Safety | |
| 2026 (S11) | AZ | 14 | 71 | 3 | 74 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2027 (S12) | AZ | 2 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2028 (S13) | AZ | 14 | 83 | 4 | 87 | 1.5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
212 lb (96 kg) |
4.38 s | 4.23 s | 7.09 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
128.1 in (3.25 m) |
22 reps | 36 |
Lamont was selected by the Palm Beach Solar Bears in the 6th round of the 2029 DSFL draft. He didn't perform spectacularly but he was solid in coverage and coaches have praised his dedication and improvements. After his somewhat disappointing rookie season with the Solar Bears, McKinnie declared for the NSFL draft and was selected by his hometown team, the Arizona Outlaws, in the third round. In his debut game he recorded 14 tackles and a pass defense. His season with the Outlaws was decent but nothing spectacular. He forced his first professional turnover by recovering a fumble and also had 86 tackles.
In Lamont's third season as a pro, he made huge strides. For the first time in his career, he got more than 100 tackles. McKinnie also got his first career interception and forced 3 fumbles. In the ASFC Championship against the Orange County Otters, McKinnie had what some call te best game of his career. He finished with 11 tackles, a TFL, 2 PDs and an interception that sealed the deal for the Outlaws. McKinnie had 7 tackles in the Ultimus, which the Outlaws won. Coaches praised his improvement on the year and his dedication off the field.
McKinnie had a nearly identical season to his previous one in 2032. He finished with just around the same amount of every statistic. Coach Dean Jackson praised his leadership in the locker room and he helped lead the Outlaws to the #1 seed in the ASFC. In the ASFC championship, he finished with 4 tackles and 2 sacks in a home loss to the Orange County Otters. Lamont Mckinnie signed a 3 year deal to stay with the Outlaws in the 2032 offseason.
McKinnie fallowed up a strong performance in 2032 with an even better year. He finished with a career high in interceptions and sacks. The Outlaws got the #2 seed in the ASFC and played Orange County again for the conference championship. For the second straight year they lost, this time on the road. McKinnie and the defense held a potent Otters offense to just 21 points but were unable to pull out the win. Following the season, Lamont McKinnie was named to his first pro bowl at the safety position.
Professional career statistics
| Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | |||||||||
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| Season | Team | Games | Reg | TFL | Total | Sack | Int | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD | Safety |
| 2029 (S14) | Solar Bears | 14 | 79 | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2030 (S15) | Outlaws | 14 | 86 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2031 (S16) | Outlaws | 13 | 105 | 2 | 107 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2032 (S17) | Outlaws | 13 | 98 | 1 | 99 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2033 (S18) | Outlaws | 11 | 55 | 1 | 56 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Personal Life
Lamont McKinnie lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife. Their son, Lamont McKinnie Jr., was born on January 17th, 2030. McKinnie's cousin, Cassius Williams, is a professional MMA fighter in the World Fight League. McKinnie has a younger sister named Keisha.
Achievements and records
PAC12 Freshman of the Year (2026)
All PAC12 First Team (2028)
Alamo Bowl MVP (2028)
Ultimus Champion (2031)
Pro Bowl (2033)
