JD McKinley - Football - California Golden Bears Athletics

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Prep (Centennial HS)

Played at Centennial High School -- Class pf 2026.
A versatile defensive player who primarily played a linebacker/edge rusher position in his prep years.
Totaled 89 tackles, including 11.0 sacks, and one interception in addition to 11 QB hurries as a senior at Centennial HS, which finished with an 11-2 record and went undefeated in league play to earn a No. 2 ranking in California and No. 9 in the nation in 2025.
Was named the league’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as a junior, totaling 57 tackles, 10.5 sacks and 21 QB hurries.
As a sophomore, was named League Defensive Player of the Year after compiling 39 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 12 QB hurries.
A consensus three-star recruit who ranks as high as the No. 53 recruit in the state and No. 46 among the nation's inside linebackers according to ESPN.
Also had offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Utah and SMU, among others.

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