California Golden Bears#33 · LB JD McKinley
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Corona, CA
JD McKinley is a LB (#33) for California, from Corona, CA. In the 2026 season he has 14 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 18
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 15
Frame 13
Experience 6
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2026 season
14
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
JD McKinley career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAL | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at UNLV | L 31-39 | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | vs Clemson | L 10-24 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Syracuse | W 21-18 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UCLA | L 24-45 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowCalifornia LB: #33
- ClassFreshman
- HometownCorona, CA
JD McKinley: California LB profile and stats
JD McKinley is a LB (#33) for California, from Corona, CA. This profile tracks JD McKinley's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the California roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where California sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
JD McKinley in the news
All newsPreviewVirginia Tech at California: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Virginia Tech visits California at California Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ACC Network.2026-10-07RecapUNLV beat California 39-31 (Week 5, 2026)UNLV beat California 39-31 at Allegiant Stadium. Now UNLV is 3-2, and California is 2-3, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapCalifornia beat Wagner 49-7 (Week 3, 2026)California beat Wagner 49-7 at California Memorial Stadium. Now California is 2-1, 1-0 in ACC play, and Wagner is 0-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does JD McKinley play for?
JD McKinley plays for California, wearing #33 at LB.
What position does JD McKinley play?
JD McKinley is a LB for California.
How tall is JD McKinley?
JD McKinley is 6-2 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is JD McKinley in?
JD McKinley is listed as a freshman on the California roster.
Where is JD McKinley from?
JD McKinley is from Corona, CA.
How many tackles does JD McKinley have?
JD McKinley has 14 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.