Malik McKinzie | Western Illinois
College Football Player
Malik McKinzie
Western IllinoisHeight6' 2"Weight225 lbsExperienceSenior
3SOLO
1Sacks
1Forced Fumbles
1Interceptions
Player Information
PositionDefensive Lineman
Jersey#3
Height6' 2"
Weight225 lbs
BirthplaceSumter, SC
CollegeCharleston Southern
ClassSenior
TeamWestern Illinois
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Season2026
StatusActive
Team & College
TeamWestern Illinois
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Home StadiumHanson Field
LocationIL
LeagueNCAA Football
Next Game
Eastern IllinoisWeek 10 · O'Brien FieldNovember 7, 2026 · 3:00 PMESPN+
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Season, Postseason & Career
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Defense by Season
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | 31 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 67 | 34 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Game | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FF | FR | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 @ Charleston Southern2026 Regular SeasonWeek 9 | W 42-35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 vs UT Martin2026 Regular SeasonWeek 8 | W 55-24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |