Jerick McKinnon: College football career, stats, highlights, records

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.

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)