Furman University

Honors & Awards
2020 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll

2019 — Proved to be a key member of the offensive front, seeing notable action in all 13 games and making one start at right tackle, vs. Western Carolina (28-7 win)...credited with 345 play participations, including a season high 55 snaps against Samford (58-14 win)...tallied 20-plus plays in eight games...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.

2018 — Enjoyed a solid first season of action, earning three starts and contributing in seven contests off the bench...totaled 300 play participations...posted starts at left guard against Elon and The Citadel (28-17 win), and at right guard versus Chattanooga (16-10)...season high 60 snaps came against The Citadel...play helped Furman capture a share of the SoCon title, the 14th in program history, and produce All-SoCon running back Devin Wynn (722 yds., 6 TDs).

2017 — Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2017 graduate of Travelers Rest (4A) High School...football coach was Ray Gould...saw action at four positions: offensive tackle, tight end, defensive tackle, and defensive end...only began playing football his junior year...went on to serve as team captain that season and as a senior...had his 2016 campaign cut short due to injury...starred on the basketball court, averaging 20.0 points per game and earning all-region, all-county, and all-state honors...was also a standout baseball player...served as team captain, hit .467, and led this squad in home runs, RBI, and walks en route to collecting all-region accolades...named 2017 Travelers Rest Male Athlete of the Year.

Personal: Full name is Robert David McKinney...born August 15, 1999, in Greenville, South Carolina...son of Robert and Beth McKinney...has twin brothers, Jacob and Joshua, and a sister, Sadie...business administration major.