Bryant McKinnie

Bryant Douglas McKinnie (born September 23, 1979) is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Miami, and was twice recognized as an All-American. He was picked by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and has played professionally for the Vikings and Ravens. McKinnie was born in Woodbury, New Jersey. He attended Woodbury High School in Woodbury, New Jersey, and played high school football for the Woodbury Thundering Herd. McKinnie played for two years at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There, he gained 70 pounds and converted from his high school position as defensive lineman to offensive tackle. After junior college, he received a scholarship to transfer to the University of Miami and play for the Miami Hurricanes football team. After redshirting in 1999, McKinnie started his junior and senior years at left tackle for Miami. During his college career he was an extraordinary blocking tackle, not allowing a sack on a quarterback against opposition such as future NFL star Dwight Freeney from Syracuse. McKinnie was however penalized for

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NFL Star Bryant McKinnie -- $4 Million Mistake After Vikings Cut Me Loose

NFL Star Bryant McKinnie
$4 Million Mistake After Vikings Cut Me Loose

Baltimore Ravens lineman Bryant McKinnie took a HUGE gamble on the eve on the 2011 NFL lockout ... but his gamble didn't pay off ... and now he's gotta come up with $4 million QUICK ... or else.… READ MORE >

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Ex-Viking Bryant McKinnie -- I WANTED Out of My Contract!

Ex-Viking Bryant McKinnie
I WANTED Out of My Contract!

The Minnesota Vikings officially released him moments ago -- but 335-pound left tackle Bryant McKinnie tells TMZ, it was his decision ... after the team sidelined him over health concerns.McKinnie… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Exclusive Details - 302 days ago
Vikings Star: I've Been Training w/ the Williams Sisters!

Vikings Star: I've Been Training w/ the Williams Sisters!

Minnesota Vikings stud Bryant McKinnie is all set for the new NFL season to start -- telling TMZ he's kept himself in tip-top shape during the lockout by training with Venus and Serena… READ MORE >

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NFL Studs Travel to Africa for Charity Mission

NFL Studs Travel to Africa for Charity Mission

They may be out of work ... but several NFL superstars, including Adrian Peterson, Bryant McKinnie and Santonio Holmes have been using their downtime to help the less fortunate in Africa ... TMZ… READ MORE >

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NFL Stud Drops $100K in Hollywood Nightclub

NFL Stud Drops $100K in Hollywood Nightclub

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