Alabama junior safety Xavier McKinney announced that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. He is now the fourth member of the Crimson Tide to declare early for the draft joining wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, offensive tackle Jedrick Wills and outside linebacker Terrell Lewis.
The safety made his announcement via a post to Instagram.
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“My time in Tuscaloosa has been special, but I reached a point in my career where I have to make a decision about my future,” McKinney wrote in his post. “With much thought and consideration, I would like to announce that I will be declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft.”
The Roswell, GA native led Alabama in tackles in the 2019 season with 85 and was also named to the All-American third team by the coaches and Associated Press.
McKinney reportedly received a first-round grade from scouts which was likely the deciding factor for the safety.
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