Denver Broncos Sign Fifth Round Pick, Wide Receiver Kenny McKinley

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Published: July 23, 2009

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... round draft pick Kenny McKinley.

According to The Denver Post, McKinley's deal is similar to seventh round pick Blake Schlueter's, and is four years in length.

McKinley is the second of 10 Broncos draft picks to sign, and most, if not all rookies expect to have deals finalized prior to training camp.

The Broncos traded up in the fifth round to acquire McKinley, so the team really feels he has some skill, possibly as a return man initially.

A former South Carolina star, McKinley was regarded as the "best wide receiver" former head coach Steve Spurrier has ever coached.

In his time with the Gamecocks, McKinley hauled in 207 passes, which is third best in the history of the Southeastern Conference. 

Some close to the Broncos' camp feel he would be an ideal heir apparent to slot receiver Brandon Stokley, and McKinley certainly fits the bill of a solid route-running receiver with deceptive speed and good hands.

The Post als...

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