Kyle McKinney Class: Sophomore Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. High School: North Atlanta Height / Weight: 6-1 / 223 Position: LB

Furman: Will look to claim more playing time this year as a backup to returning All-Southern Conference middle linebacker Andrew Jones and as contributor on special teams...workload at linebacker increased in the spring with Keith Boykins' absence due to injury. 2006 -- Garnered the first action of his career, appearing in three games as a reserve linebacker and member of special teams...had one tackle versus Chattanooga (28-22 OT win). 2005 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2005 graduate of North Atlanta (4A) High School...football coach was Schredrick Austin...saw action primarily at middle linebacker and offensive tackle during his prep tenure...registered 67 tackles and eight pass deflections in 2004...earned first team all-city honors as a linebacker...also played baseball.

Personal: Full name is Kyle Lynn McKinney...son of Spencer and Lynn Brown McKinney...born December 17, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia...has a brother, Spencer...plays the guitar and writes poetry...lived two years in Johannesburg, South Africa...undeclared major.