Ronald McKinnon is an American football

American football

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 linebacker

Linebacker

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, currently a free agent

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 in the NFL

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. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

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 out of the University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama

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 where he won three division II National Championships. He was the winner of 1995 Harlon Hill Trophy

Harlon Hill Trophy

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 (Division II's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy). He played for the Cardinals from 1996-2004. He also played one season for the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

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. He now resides in Alabama with his wife and 2 daughters and is expecting another one.

In 2008 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame

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