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Fans react to Takk McKinley playing in preseason game against Steelers

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) warms up before of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Credit: Don Wright

Sports | Aug 20, 2017

Falcons first-round draft pick Takkarist McKinley made his NFL debut in the preseason game against the Steelers Sunday.

Fans were excited to watch the high energy defensive end play and shared their thoughts on Twitter.

@Takk just put the wood to Josh Dobbs. #RiseUp #ATLvsPIT
— Mr. Green (@919_falcoholic) August 20, 2017

Good pressure and hit by @Takk #ATLvsPIT
— tcal_03 (@tcal_03) August 20, 2017

@Takk got to him boy got SPEED#ATLvsPIT
— FalconsFan4Life⚫

🔴 (@BigDOG4913) August 20, 2017

I don't know about you guy, but Takk McKinley looks really good...... #ATLvsPIT
— UnGrShow (@UnGr_Show) August 20, 2017

McKinley boutta get 2 sacks
—

🐳 (@JPyzzle) August 20, 2017

Takk McKinley almost had Dobbs.
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) August 20, 2017

Takk McKinley is about to rip someone's head off and smash it
— Tim Yandel (@TimYandel5) August 20, 2017

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