Big, battle-tested, and quietly one of the better pass protectors in the Big 12
In the 2025 season, Noah McKinney stood out at Oklahoma State as a 6-foot-4, 330-pound interior lineman whose calling card was pass protection, with reports citing an 84 PFF pass-blocking grade and top-tier portal interest before he moved on to TCU. He’s a former UNLV transfer who developed into a reliable starter, and the fit is obvious: he brings size, experience, and steadiness more than flash, which is exactly what smart teams want up front.
