DJ McKinney

D.J. McKinney is a 5-foot-8, 182-pound running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, listed as a sophomore and active for the New Mexico Lobos. In the 2025 regular season, he played 13 games with 7 starts, contributing as a multi-use back and return specialist. McKinney’s 2025 rushing line included 111 carries for 464 yards (4.18 yards per carry) and 7 rushing touchdowns, with a long run of 54 yards and 21 rushing first downs. He was also involved in the passing game, totaling 15 receptions on 19 targets for 161 receiving yards (10.73 yards per catch), with a long reception of 39 yards and 7 receiving first downs. In limited quarterback usage, his DJ McKinney stats show 1 completion on 3 attempts for 9 yards and 1 passing touchdown, with no interceptions and a 168.53 passer rating. On special teams, he recorded 5 punt returns for 73 yards (14.6 average) and 1 punt-return touchdown, highlighted by a 49-yard long return, plus 3 kick returns for 46 yards (15.33 average). He was credited with 1 special-teams tackle and 1 fumble with no lost fumbles, rounding out his DJ McKinney NCAAF profile for 2025.