Alabama safety Xavier McKinney is on a mission to prove he is the number one safety in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Last week, McKinney called out ESPN’s Mel Kiper and Todd McShay on during a “SportsCenter” episode.
McKinney asked Kiper and McShay this one simple question:
“So, I’ve watched a lot of safeties in this year’s draft. And so for Mel, I just want to ask, how am I not the No. 1 safety in this year’s draft, based solely off of film? Nothing else, just film. And for Todd, I want you to please explain to Mel why I am the No. 1 safety in the draft, based solely off of film because film never lies. Ever.”
This week, he’s in an Alabama football documentary called “Chasing the Dream” and it’s incredible.
Chasing The Dream
Follow part one of @mckinney15__'s path to fulfilling his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL.#Bamafactor #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/EVI9iZQmqt
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) April 11, 2020
Not only does it showcase some of his best highlights, it also shows how he grew as a person, and how hard he has been working since the season ended, and how is preparing for the NFL Draft.
Simply put, McKinney isn’t letting anyone undervalue his draft stock, and he’s on a mission to prove he’s the best.
McKinney finished the 2019 season with 95 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions (one of which was returned 81 yards for a TD) 5 pass breakups and 5 QB hurries.
Most NFL mock drafts have McKinney being drafted toward the end of the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft which will take place from April 23-25.
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