
Faison McKinnis brings proven Texas high school pedigree to New Mexico State’s offensive line
McKinnis is an **offensive lineman** with a winning background, having helped lead his high school team to a **6-4 regular-season record** and a rare playoff berth, which suggests a player accustomed to competitive, meaningful snaps and team-first football.[2] For New Mexico State, that profile matters because OL value often shows up in consistency, toughness, and role reliability more than in box-score stats, and McKinnis’s track record points to a lineman who can fit a physical, developmental program.