Bryant McKinnie
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Career Summary
Bryant McKinnie was an NFL offensive tackle who played 12 seasons, won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore, and appeared in 179 games.
McKinnie began with Minnesota after being selected seventh overall in 2002, then played for Baltimore and Miami. NFL records list his college as Miami.
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College Career
McKinnie was a two-time first-team All-American at Miami and won the 2001 Outland Trophy.
He helped Miami win the 2001 national championship, was named a unanimous first-team All-American that season, and finished eighth in Heisman Trophy voting.
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Path to the NFL
Minnesota selected McKinnie seventh overall in the 2002 NFL Draft.
He became a long-term Vikings starter, appearing in every game from 2003 through 2007 before continuing his career with Baltimore and Miami.
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NFL Career
McKinnie played nine seasons with Minnesota before three seasons split between Baltimore and Miami.
His career included 179 games. He joined Baltimore in 2011, helped the Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 season, and finished in 2013 with Miami.
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Career Accomplishments
McKinnie won Super Bowl XLVII and earned a Pro Bowl selection following the 2009 season.
Minnesota's media guide identifies McKinnie among the Vikings players who made their first Pro Bowl during the 2009 season, and Miami credits him with the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII championship.
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Playing Style
McKinnie was a large, durable left tackle whose long Minnesota tenure helped stabilize the offensive line.
NFL lists him at 6-foot-8 and 352 pounds. His regular run of full seasons with Minnesota reflected the durability that helped him become a Pro Bowl tackle.
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Legacy
McKinnie is one of Miami's most honored offensive linemen, with places in the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, and the Hurricanes' Ring of Honor.
Miami inducted him into its Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, he entered the College Football Hall of Fame with the 2023 class, and he joined the Miami Football Ring of Honor in 2025.
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Post-Career
McKinnie's post-playing recognition has centered on his Miami career, including College Football Hall of Fame induction and the Hurricanes' 2025 Ring of Honor class.
The university's honors recognize his two All-American seasons, Outland Trophy, national championship, and professional career.
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