Parker McKinney Invited to Minnesota Vikings Minicamp

Brad Jones May 7, 2024 Featured, Sports Leave a comment 948 Views

Former Coalfield High School quarterback Parker McKinney’s football journey continues to unfold with a promising new chapter. Despite going undrafted in the NFL Draft and missing out on a Free Agent deal, McKinney’s determination remains unwavering. This Monday brought an unexpected opportunity as he received an invitation to the Minnesota Vikings’ minicamp, tailored for drafted and undrafted rookies alike.

McKinney’s collegiate tenure at Eastern Kentucky University showcased his exceptional talent, punctuated by numerous records and an All-American accolade during his Redshirt-Junior season. His football career at Coalfield, where he etched his name in Yellow Jackets’ history, leading them to a memorable runner-up finish in the 2014 TSSAA Class A State Championship. His standout performances earned him the coveted title of the 2017 Class 1A Mr. Football winner.

The son of Ted and Melanie McKinney, Parker’s journey is a testament to perseverance and dedication. A proud 2018 graduate of Coalfield High School, McKinney’s trajectory exemplifies the relentless pursuit of his dreams. As he prepares to showcase his skills at the Vikings’ minicamp, McKinney stands poised to seize this opportunity.

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BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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