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Georgia Southern's McKinnon begins journey into the NFL
Week 1: The 1st preseason game
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Former Georgia Southern star and current Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) stiff-arms Oakland Raiders defensive back Chimdi Chekwa (35) in the first half during an exhibition football game in Minneapolis Friday night. - photo by Associated Press
Note: “Jerick’s journey into the NFL” will run each Sunday during the preseason in the Statesboro Herald. This series is brought to you by Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company. On Friday, May 9, with the 96th overall pick in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Jerick McKinnon, running back, Georgia Southern.