Bryant McKinnie, the 2012 Super Bowl Champion, is a solid fixture in both the sports and music industries. McKinnie, mostly recognized for his unrivaled contributions as an offensive lineman to the University of Miami Hurricanes, NFL Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins football teams. First noticed for his athletic ability at Woodbury High School in his hometown of Woodbury, New Jersey; McKinnie played Defensive lineman for the Thundering Herd football team, lettered twice in track & field competing in the 400 meters, shot put, and discus events.
 

At the age of 19, McKinnie transferred from Lackawanna Junior College, on a full scholarship, to attend the University of Miami. While as a Hurricane, McKinnie was a First Team All American, First Team All-Big East for 2000-2001, an Outland Trophy Recipient, a Jim Parker Award Recipient, finished 8 th overall for the Heisman Trophy, Named CNN Sports Illustrated “Player of The Year”, and deemed the key part in securing the 2001 National Championship for the Miami
Hurricanes.