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Anthony McKinney’s journey from high school wrestler to TCU’s left tackle

Anthony McKinney is among a handful of TCU players on NFL radars.

Why? There aren’t many players who have a projectable 6-foot-8, 314-pound frame. And McKinney is trying to develop and hone in the proper techniques as quickly as possible for TCU.

McKinney has started the past two games at left tackle and could be in line for his third consecutive start against Kansas State on Saturday. Coach Gary Patterson described McKinney’s season as “good and bad” to date.

“But I think he’s come a long way,” Patterson said. “Usually you feel like you get a year and a half out of a junior college player.