Drew McKinney

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-11
Weight:
185
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
Athens Drive

Redshirt Junior - 2010 Season
Starting centerback started all 24 contests • Part of a defense that ranked 10th in the country in goals against average at 0.68 per contest • Formed a dynamic duo with Jalil Anibaba in the middle of Carolina's defense • Tallied a shot on goal against Seton Hall Sept. 5 • Posted two shots in the ACC Final against Maryland, putting one on frame

Redshirt Sophomore - 2009 Season
One of five players to start every contest • Tallied one assist on the year in the 7-0 win over Stetson Oct. 28 • Key part of defense that ranked sixth in the nation with a 0.52 goals against average • Member of a backline that allowed just 12 goals on the year, the second-fewest in the ACC.

Redshirt Freshman - 2008 Season
Continued to battle injuries and did not take the field for Carolina.

Freshman - 2007 Season
Redshirt season • Did not see any game action for the Tar Heels.

Prep - Athens Drive High School
All-state choice as a senior at Athens Drive High School • Named to Top Drawer Soccer's Players to Watch List for the class of 2007 • Participated in the prestigious adidas ESP camp in 2006 • Earned all-conference honors from 2004-06 and all-region accolades in 2004-05 for Athens Drive • Named team MVP as a senior • Helped lead school to North Carolina 4A title in 2003 • Played club soccer with CASL Elite from 2003-06 • Team won the USYSA national title in 2003 and several other tournament crowns • Member of the National Honor Society and a Senior Class Honor Scholar.

Personal
Andrew Samuel McKinney is the son of John and Ann McKinney Cooper and the late Jim McKinney • Born Oct. 2, 1988, in Charlotte • Has three brothers • Majoring in history at Carolina • Lists Michael Jordan as the athlete he most admires.

Drew McKinney's Career Stats