THIBODAUX, La. – EKU quarterback Parker McKinney earned the honor of being selected as a camp counselor for the Manning Pass Academy, the organization announced Friday.

The camp is hosted by the Manning family on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La., June 22-25. Archie Manning serves as Executive Director while his sons Peyton, Eli and Cooper are Senior Associate Directors.

The Colonels' all-time passing leader, McKinney owns single-season and career records for passing yards, passing touchdowns, pass attempts, completions, and total offense. A two-time All-ASUN selection, McKinney was named as a finalist for the Walter Payton Award in 2022 for the best offensive player in FCS football. 

The Coalfield, Tenn., native was the ASUN Co-Offensive Player of the Year last season and has been named ASUN Offensive Player of the Week seven times in the last two years. 

Numerous previous Manning Passing Academy counselors have gone on to professional success. Eight former attendees were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft in Bryce Young (Alabama), Anthony Richardson (Florida), Will Levis (Kentucky), Hendon Hooker (Tennessee), Stetson Bennett (Georgia), Aiden O'Connell (Purdue), Clayton Tune (Houston), and Sean Clifford (Penn State).