Overview
- McKinney, a two-year starter, tallied 97 tackles, 14 pass breakups and four interceptions during his Colorado tenure.
- He will have one season of NCAA eligibility remaining after his transfer.
- The former Oklahoma State defender redshirted in 2022 and played 14 games in 2023 before moving to Colorado.
- Colorado now must replace a top cover man, with only Carter Stoutmire — primarily a safety — remaining from the corner group.
- Defensive end Nikhil Webb Walker also announced plans to enter the portal after missing much of 2024 with lymphoma and appearing in six games this season.