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Ronald McKinnon

b. 1973

American football player

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Born 1973. Ronald McKinnon is an American american football player.

Ronald Keith McKinnon (born September 20, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals out of the University of North Alabama where he won three Division II National Championships. He was the winner of 1995 Harlon Hill Trophy (Division II's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy). He played for the Cardinals from 1996 to 2004. He also played one season for the New Orleans Saints. In 2008, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Early life McKinnon attended at Elba High School in Elba, Alabama and led the Tigers to the 1989 State Championship.

Professional career Post playing career, in the year 2011, Ronald became a collegiate football coach. His first coaching job was for the, now defunct, Birmingham-Southern College and was the Linebackers Coach for the BSC Panthers. He is currently the Linebackers Coach for HBCU Miles College, The Golden Bears.

Arizona Cardinals He was signed as a free agent in 1996 season by the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD 1996 ARI 16 0 7 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1997 ARI 16 16 97 61 36 1.0 3 40 0 17 1 0 0 0 1998 ARI 13 13 95 66 29 2.0 5 25 0 17 3 2 0 0 1999 ARI 16 16 143 98 45 1.0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2000 ARI 16 16 157 119 38 4.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2001 ARI 16 16 146 98 48 2.0 1 24 1 24 1 2 25 1 2002 ARI 16 16 108 67 41 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 ARI 16 16 106 81 25 2.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2004 ARI 16 10 74 49 25 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 NOR 16 9 78 61 17 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157 128 1,011 706 305 12.0 10 89 1 24 12 7 25 1

Playoffs Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD 1998 ARI 2 2 10 9 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 10 9 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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University of North Alabama

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ronald McKinnon?

American football player

When was Ronald McKinnon born?

Ronald McKinnon was born on 20 September 1973 in Elba.

What is Ronald McKinnon's occupation?

Ronald McKinnon is an american football player.

What nationality is Ronald McKinnon?

Ronald McKinnon is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ronald McKinnon

· Wikidata: Q7365108

· DBpedia: Ronald McKinnon (American football)

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