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Ayden McKinstry
RB · #25 ·
Height6'0"
Weight190 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Elite
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Appeared in one game for the Cardinals as a reserve running back...Made his collegiate debut against West Virginia Wesleyan (10/4). Three-sport athlete at Grove City High School, playing football, wrestling, and track & field...Named 1st Team All OCC...2nd Team All District...Honorable Mention All State...Named Player of the Week 4 Times...Team MVP. Son of Nicole Simms and Adolphus McKinstry...Hobbies and interests include pickleball, fishing, movies, and playstation...Favorite Athletic Team: Pittsburgh Steelers...Favorite Athlete: Barry Sanders.
Hometown
🏴Grove City, OH
High schoolGrove City HS
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledAyden McKinstry (RB) enrolled in Wheeling University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wheeling University | 10 | -- | -- | Elite | 109 | 6.1 | 663 | 8 | 28 | 264 | 9.4 | 2 |
| 2025 | Wheeling University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 11 | -- | -- | Elite | 109 | 6.1 | 663 | 8 | 28 | 264 | 9.4 | 2 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026