Oregon safety Verone McKinley III declares for NFL Draft
Verone Mckinley III delivered one of the greatest seasons ever by an Oregon player in 2021.
It turns out that it will be the final entry of his decorated career as a Duck. McKinley III announced Sunday that he has declared for the NFL Draft.
McKinley became just the 10th consensus All-American in Oregon program history this season. He led the nation with six interceptions and was second among all Oregon players with 77 tackles.
He was also a finalist for the Thorpe Award, which is awarded annually to the top defensive back in the nation.
Along with McKinley III, wide receiver Devon Williams, cornerback Mykael Wright, and edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux have all declared for the NFL Draft.
Five of the Ducks’ top six offensive linemen from last season were eligible to either return to Oregon for the 2022 season or declare for the Draft.
Those five — Ryan Walk, Alex Forsyth, T.J. Bass Steven Jones, and Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, have all said they will return to Oregon in 2022.
