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Matt McKinley stats, 2026

Delaware (3–4, Conference USA). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Matt McKinley is a wide receiver for Delaware (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 330th in receiving TDs (1), 531st in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2), 665th in receiving yards (69), in 4 games. This week: Delaware at Western Kentucky.

Receiving yards69665th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches3679th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1330th of 506 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2531st of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Matt McKinley?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
6-0
Weight
185 pounds
Number
No. 80
Hometown
Gainesville, FL
High school
Hawthorne (Hawthorne, FL)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Matt McKinley's receiving stats

He's 330th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1) and 665th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (69).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards69665th of 682
Catches3679th of 682
Receiving TDs1330th of 506

The season

Matt McKinley's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 531st of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2531st of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Matt McKinley's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024Delaware11414.0012
2026Delaware36923.010
Career48320.8112

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Matt McKinley's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playTotal EPAUsage
2024Delaware+1.81+2.02+1.603.62%
2026Delaware+2.09+2.09—4.22%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Matt McKinley's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. MerrimackW 42–733101
4at VirginiaL 3–42————
5vs. LibertyL 14–3036211
7at Middle TennesseeL 30–330000

FAQ

Questions about Matt McKinley

What position does Matt McKinley play?

Matt McKinley plays wide receiver for Delaware, which is 3–4 this season.

Where is Matt McKinley from, and what year is he?

Matt McKinley is a junior wide receiver for Delaware, listed at 6-0 and 185 pounds, from Gainesville, FL.

How tall is Matt McKinley, and how much does he weigh?

Matt McKinley is listed at 6-0 and 185 pounds on Delaware's 2026 roster.

What year is Matt McKinley?

Matt McKinley is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Matt McKinley's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2024–2026), Matt McKinley has 4 catches for 83 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Matt McKinley play for?

Delaware (3–4, Conference USA), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 80.

Is Matt McKinley eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Matt McKinley was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Matt McKinley play in his last game?

Week 7 at Middle Tennessee: no stats in the box score. Delaware lost 30–33.

Where did Matt McKinley go to high school?

Hawthorne (Hawthorne, FL).

What are Matt McKinley's stats this season?

69 receiving yards, 3 catches, 1 receiving TDs, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Matt McKinley rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 330th of 506 in receiving TDs, 531st of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 665th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Matt McKinley play next?

Delaware visits Western Kentucky Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: Delaware.

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