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 32) 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 at 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
2047	OSU	14	23	2	0/0	1	0	0	0	0/1/0
2048	OSU	14	45	5	1/0	2	1	1	0	0/0/0
2049	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

2050 Season

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 Chicago Butchers eventually traded up into the 5th round to select McKinley with the 59th overall pick.

2051 Season

McKinley was drafted in the 5th round of the ISFL draft to the Chicago Butchers. Chicago designated McKinley to stay in the DSFL for another season shortly after the draft. For the Luchadores, McKinley took over as a starting linebacker in the 2050 season. No longer a rookie, McKinley got off to a fiery start, initially emerging as a league leader in sacks and tackles. The pace proved unsustainable for an entire season but McKinley turned in an excellent defensive year nonetheless. McKinley went on to lead the team in sacks and had the second highest number of tackles and tackles for loss on the team. McKinley finished tied for 3rd in the league for sacks with 11 on the year. McKinley was a leader on a stout defense which finished first in the league in most defensive metrics. Behind the unwavering defense, the Luchadores advanced to the 2050 Ultimini. In the championship game, McKinley was recognized for stepping up when the team needed him. Among other things, McKinley made a key play in the 4th quarter, chasing down what seemed to be a guaranteed Portland touchdown, to keep a comfortable lead. McKinley was award the Ultimini defensive game ball for his contributions to the team. Tijuana won its 9th Ultimini championship. Shortly after the season, the general manager of the Chicago Butchers inquired about McKinley switching to the offensive side of the ball and playing tight end. McKinley accepted the proposition and was called up to play in Chicago in the 2051 season.

2052 Season

In his first season on the offensive side of the ball, McKinley outplayed the expectations that many had coming into the season. Switching sides of the ball at the professional level is not a common occurrence, but McKinley had a natural ability to play the Tight End position. McKinley was a consistent contributor to the Butchers' offense, complementing the elite Chicago WR trio, each of which racked up over 1000 yards each. McKinley was able to catch 70 passes for 604 yards, averaging 8.6 yards per reception. McKinley's first touchdown of his career came in week 8 against the Arizona Outlaws. McKinley ended up scoring twice in that game, but those were the only touchdowns for him in the 2052 regular season. The Butchers matched up against the Yellowknife Wraiths in the playoffs. McKinley was able to grab a touchdown in the game, but ultimately, the Wraiths went on to win the game 36-26, ending the Butchers' season. Following the 2052 season, McKinley signed a three year extension with the Butchers, locking him in through the 2056 season.

2054 Season

After a slight regression in his sophomore season, McKinley was able to return to form in his third year in the league. The Butchers offensive scheme began experimenting with McKinley's athletic skill set. This was the first season that McKinley began splitting out wide and taking some snaps as the primary target. The experimental offense proved effective at times, creating mismatches for defenses that were unprepared. The Butchers were able to pull off an upset in the final week of the season, beating the eventual season champion Yellowknife Wraiths to secure the last playoff spot. The Butchers were not able to win any post season games, but still outperformed expectations for the 2054 season. McKinley had been quoted earlier in the season saying, "We really need to finish drives and score touchdowns, and I certainly wouldn't mind being the one to score them." In the off-season, McKinley focused on his skillset as a receiver to further enable the Butchers' offense to try new concepts.

2056 Season

After a coming out party in the 2055 season, McKinley established himself as a dominant force in the league in 2056. It was apparent that McKinley belonged on the offensive side of the ball all along. It just took a few seasons to develop his raw skills into real, offensive weapon capability. The Butchers made it no secret that the offense was going to run through McKinley. Walter led the Butchers in receptions with 94 and racked up 803 receiving yards. McKinley also led the team in scoring with 9 touchdowns on the season, which led the league for tight ends and was top 5 out of any player. Despite his individual success, Walt's Butchers finished 9-7 in a tough NSF Conference and missed the playoffs. When it came time for awards, the ISFL community thought Walter was a sure fire All-Pro, just a matter of 1st or 2nd team. Colorado's Mister Hogmally was the only other real threat as far as tight ends were concerned in 2056 with an impressive 1081 receiving yards but only 5 touchdowns. In a stunner, Hogmally earned 2nd team All-Pro honors while a pedestrian season from Sarasota's Lucius Salem earned 1st team honors despite lagging behind McKinley in every single statistical category. Such a ridiculous decision by the ISFL award committee sparked outrage across the league and led many to question the validity of the award system. McKinley certainly had a season worthy of All-Pro honors and is widely regarded by fans as the most dominant tight end in the league, regardless of whichever fraudulent awards may not be in his trophy case.

Professional career statistics

Career Statistics			Defense
Season	Team	Games	Tck	TFL	FF/FR	Sck	Int	PD	Sfty	TD	Blk P/XP/FG
2050 (S35)	Luchadores	14	52	4	0/0	3	1	5	0	0	0/1/0
2051 (S36)	Luchadores	14	93	12	1/0	11	0	3	0	0	0/0/0

Career statistics			Receiving					Blocking
Season	Team	Games	Rec	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Pancakes
2052 (S37)	Butchers	16	70	604	8.6	52	2	45
2053 (S38)	Butchers	16	65	442	6.8	24	2	48
2054 (S39)	Butchers	16	65	538	8.3	58	1	50
2055 (S40)	Butchers	16	96	727	7.6	35	4	46
2056 (S41)	Butchers	16	94	803	8.5	80	9	50

Achievements and records

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