Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Xavier McKinney
Packers· #29

XavierMcKinney

Safety

  • 6'0"
  • 201 lbs
  • Age 27
34
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
3
Int
4
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Safety
Height
6'0"
Weight
201 lbs
Age
27
Born
August 9, 1999 · Roswell, GA
College
Alabama
Experience
7th Season

Contract Details

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$67.3MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$16.8MAvg. Annual
2024 – 2027Contract Years
$13.3M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2020Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 36Overall
AlabamaCollegeNYGDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
34Tackles
20Solo
14Assisted
1.0Sacks
1.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
4Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026GB8341.034
2025GB161071.0210
2024GB17881.0811
Total905084.52252

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Sunday was the first time since Week 17 of the 2025 season that McKinney posted double-digit tackles, and he finished second on the Packers in that category behind Isaiah McDuffie (11). McKinney has played every single defensive snap in six of seven regular-season games and is up to 31 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three interceptions on the year.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 29vs CARW320.001
Oct 25@ DETL1040.000
Oct 18vs DALW320.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation