GB Xavier McKinney
NFL player. Position: S (Safety). Team: GB (Green Bay Packers).
Quick Facts
- Position: Safety
- Team: GB (Green Bay Packers)
2026 Outlook
Making his second Top-100 list as a Packer. McKinney ranked No. 70 in 2026 NFL Top-100 after recording 107 tackles, 10 passes defensed, and 2 interceptions in 2025. His 34.5% ball-hawk rate on 29 targets was nearly equal to his 2024 All-Pro season rate, and he allowed only a 40.0 passer rating and 2.6 yards separation as nearest defender—both career-best marks. McKinney also posted an 82.5 PFF run-defense grade, his best to date. Per Pro Insight: allowed only 0.3 yards per coverage snap in 2025, fewest among defenders with 300+ coverage snaps, and gave up fewer than 10 yards in coverage in nine different games. (per NFL Top 100 Players — No. 70: Xavier McKinney)
Under new DC Jonathan Gannon's zone-heavy defense, McKinney is positioned to continue as a key coverage asset, though competing with Isaiah McDuffie and Edgerrin Cooper for tackle volume at linebacker. IDP value will hinge on whether Gannon deploys him in the box or keeps him deep—his ability to take advantage of positive alignments in the slot will be critical for maintaining elite per-game scoring. (per 2026 Fantasy Football IDP Sleepers: Defensive Backs - The IDP Show)
Recent News
- 2026-07-13 — Ranked No. 70 in NFL Top-100 players of 2026 (NFL Top 100 Players — No. 70: Xavier McKinney)