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5 AAF wide receivers the Arizona Cardinals could target

By Avery Duncan

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 22: Wide receiver Rashad Ross #15 of the Arizona State Sun Devils scores a 38 yard touchdown reception against the Utah Utes during the first quarter of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 22: Wide receiver Rashad Ross #15 of the Arizona State Sun Devils scores a 38 yard touchdown reception against the Utah Utes during the first quarter of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 12: Mekale McKay #2 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs with the ball during the game against the Toledo Rockets at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 12: Mekale McKay #2 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs with the ball during the game against the Toledo Rockets at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Mekale McKay, San Antonio Commanders

2019 stats: 22 receptions, 375, 4 touchdowns

Mekale McKay has made a name for himself in the AAF as their own Randy Moss — a guy that can go up and get it or simply burn a man with long-strides and speed.

Despite running an average 4.55 second 40-yard-dash at the 2016 combine, McKay has been a speedy deep-threat for the Commanders. More importantly, he’s also been their go-to red-zone option as he possesses a broad catch-radius, a 35-inch vertical, and measures in at a hardy 6-4, 207-pounds.

In the AAF, McKay has seen success not just due to his athleticism and large catch radius, but also because of his seperation creating abilities. While he’s not the quickest guy on the gridiron, he is often beating pressing corners with a physical play-style and a knowledge of how to beat defenders through gaining proper leverage.

Mekale McKay has earned the nickname ‘Big-play McKay’ due to his ability to do make something out of nothing and skill of finding himself on highlights reels. However, if the Cardinals were to take a look at him, they might want to develop his route tree and should shy away from using him on screens as he doesn’t have the acceleration or short-area quickness to be a ‘YAC monster’ in the NFL.

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