Barnstormers Sign Wide Receiver
IFL Iowa Barnstormers

Barnstormers Sign Wide Receiver

Published on February 23, 2026 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed wide receiver Donald McKinney to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today.

McKinney (6-3, 190, Texas Southern) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his rookie Indoor Football League (IFL) season. Collegiately, McKinney began his career at Santa Ana College where he spent one season catching 17 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. McKinney then transferred to San Jose State University where he spent three seasons with the Spartans. McKinney completed his collegiate career at Texas Southern as a graduate student. He appeared in 5 games during the 2024 season.

"Donald just finished is college career and is looking to get started in the pro ranks here in Iowa," said Head Coach Andre Coles. "He is a true deep ball threat with great size and speed at his position."

McKinney will enter the Iowa Barnstormers Training Camp in the coming weeks.

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