In 1986, he decided to join the school's football team as a walk-on. Despite not playing football since high school, McKeller immediately made the starting lineup and went on to catch 26 passes for 449 yards and three touchdowns. In 1987, he was selected by the Bills in the ninth round of the NFL draft.
McKeller joined the school's football team as an unaffiliated player in 1986. He had not played football since high school but quickly rose to become a starter and caught 26 passes for 449 yards and three touchdowns. In 1987, he was selected by the Bills in the ninth round of the NFL draft.