Big-bodied Notre Dame target who finished as a breakout red-zone threat
In the 2020 season, Javon McKinley emerged as a reliable outside receiver for Notre Dame, posting 42 catches for 717 yards and 3 touchdowns after a quieter, injury-interrupted start to his college career[2][14]. At 6-foot-2 and about 215 pounds, he brought strong contested-catch ability and vertical-play upside, flashing a big-play average of 17.1 yards per catch in 2020[2][3]. The key reason to care: he was a late bloomer with NFL size, toughness, and production that suggested real developmental patience, though his earlier injury history and suspension-era turbulence were part of the picture[2][7].
