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With the 26th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons have selected Takkarist McKinley, Defensive End, UCLA.
Welcome to the Brotherhood, @Takk!
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 28, 2017
Quarterbacks, BEWARE! #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/elCpLLNY2u
Welcome to the Brotherhood, Takkarist McKinley! (@Takk)#InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/AcJcPohHKz
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 28, 2017
Takk McKinley has been reunited with former UCLA defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich with the defending NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta traded up from the 31st pick to the 26th pick to grab McKinley.
There’s no doubt that Jeff Ulbrich influenced this selection along with Coach Mora’s connections to Falcons’ head coach Dan Quinn. There’s no doubt that the Falcons are getting a quality pass rusher with a tremendous upside in Takk McKinley.
Congratulations, Takk! There’s no doubt that, tonight, you’re grandmother is proud of you. And, so are Bruin fans!
Go Bruins!