Before Jerick McKinnon electrified NFL backfields, he got his start at Georgia Southern — when it was still an FCS program — as a triple-option quarterback.
Here's more on McKinnon's college career.
The vitals on Jerick McKinnon
School: Georgia Southern
Position: Quarterback
Height: 5-9
Weight: 215 pounds
Years active: 2010-2013
Here are McKinnon's career stats in college.
| YEAR | GAMES | COMP | ATT | COMP. % | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | RUSH ATT | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 109 | 430 | 3 |
| 2011 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 50% | 37 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 537 | 7 |
| 2012 | 14 | 20 | 49 | 41% | 597 | 7 | 3 | 269 | 1,817 | 20 |
| 2013 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 47% | 171 | 4 | 1 | 161 | 1,050 | 12 |
| Career | 47 | 31 | 72 | 43% | 805 | 12 | 4 | 619 | 3,834 | 42 |
McKinnon, a native of Marietta, Georgia, signed with Georgia Southern over offers that included Air Force, Georgia State and more, per .
What kind of prospect was McKinnon in high school?
McKinnon was a three-star prospect at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia. He was a dual-sport athlete in football and track and field. On the track, McKinnon specialized in the 100 meters and long jump. On the gridiron, McKinnon was an All-State quarterback. He passed for 1,500 yards and ran for 1,300 yards as a senior.
What was McKinnon's record in college?
McKinnon and Georgia Southern finished a combined 38-16 during his career. In each of McKinnon's first three years, Georgia Southern lost in the FCS playoff semifinals.
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Records set by McKinnon
Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by McKinnon in college:
- 1st in FCS single-game rushing yards by a quarterback (316)
- 1st in Georgia Southern single-game rushing yards by a quarterback (316)
- 3rd in FCS single-game rushing yards (316)
- 3rd in Georgia Southern career rushing yards (3,899)
- 3rd in Georgia Southern single-season rushing yards (1,817)
- 4th in Georgia Southern career yards of total offense per play (6.75)
- 5th in Georgia Southern career yards per rush (6.3)
- 6th in Georgia Southern career rushing touchdowns (42)
- 7th in Georgia Southern single-season rushing touchdowns (20)
- 8th in Division I single-game rushing yards (316)
Which awards did McKinnon win in college?
Here are the awards and honors McKinnon won in college:
- Team MVP (2013)
- First-team All-America (2012)
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