Andre McKinney, Jr., from Rancho Verde, is a highlight waiting to happen. He is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball thanks to his elite speed.
In August, GMTM’s Joey Grant and former USC quarterback Max Browne evaluated his tape live on Twitch. Here were some of their thoughts:
Andre’s speed is apparent. He was laser-timed at a 4.47 40 this year, and that shows up on tape. Joey and Max both commented on his burst on the first play, as he immediately shows off his run after the catch ability while taking a simple curl route to the house.
4.47 Verified Laser time last night!!! Fastest Man of the Day! Thank you 5Etfw">@BestCoastCamps 5Etfw">#CoachDavidHill 5Etfw">#CoachJaleelKindell for the opportunity! 5Etfw">@PGregorian 5Etfw">@GregBiggins 5Etfw">@RTaylorFBscout 5Etfw">@rivalsmike 5Etfw">@battleprepwest 5Etfw">@Undertheradar 5Etfw">@FootballRecruit 5Etfw">@CalHiSports 5Etfw">@coachkeith_1k pic.twitter.com/5E5h6tNr2s
— André McKinney Jr (@no_2s_better) 5Etfw">July 26, 2020
He is a true home-run threat who can score from all over the field. His coaches clearly recognized that ability, as they constantly schemed different ways to get the ball in his hands. He is a guy who can do a lot of damage on end-arounds and drag routes that are designed to get the ball in his hands quick.
Once the ball is in his hands, he is a lightning rod. He frequently makes sudden cuts to make defenders miss, his acceleration kicks in to allow him to pull away from the next level of the defense.
Lil warmup before practice 5Etfw">#Hands2 pic.twitter.com/xWJqj2Lqx4
— André McKinney Jr (@no_2s_better) 5Etfw">October 8, 2020
He has the type of speed that can make defensive backs pay if they are not taking correct angles. On top of his excellent speed, he clearly shows elite vision with the ball in his hands. Once he get the ball, his return man abilities flash in a big way.
Despite his electric playmaking abilities, McKinney is not afraid to do the dirty work as well. His tape shows multiple examples of him blocking in the run game. He engages through the whistle and clearly takes pride in blocking. This allows him to stay on the field and be an asset no matter the playcall.
Yessir🤝🤝!!....meet the newest 3⭐ c/o 2021 WR on 5Etfw">@247Sports ! Thank you to 5Etfw">@ttherzog 5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman 5Etfw">@GregBiggins for the update! 83 grade aint bad for a debut! Better than a rookie madden rating 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/11jWP48BTp
— André McKinney Jr (@no_2s_better) 5Etfw">August 19, 2020
McKinney is a stud in the classroom as well, as he has a 4.15 GPA and stellar SAT scores. Currently, he has 4 offers for football and one additional offer to run track, with more certainly to come.
Major Takeaways:
- Andre McKinney is elite after the catch with the ball in his hands, can score from anywhere on the field
- Top-level speed (4.47 40) with college track offers
- He is a sudden route runner who also takes pride in dominating DB’s in the run game
Andre McKinney can best be summed up in one word: weapon. He shows top level speed and shiftiness, with some similarities to a Tyreek Hill type of player. Always a threat to take it to the house, he can be an immediate, dynamic weapon for any program.
Check out more player evaluations from Max and Joey on YouTube.
