Draft Bio: Takkarist McKinley, linebacker, UCLA
Takkarist (pronounced tuh-CAR-ist) McKinley, linebacker, UCLA
Twitter: @Takk
Height: 6-feet 4 inches| Arm length: 33 3/8″
Weight: 230 pounds | Hand size: 10 1/4″
40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds
Bench press: 24 reps of 225 pounds
Vertical jump: 33 nches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
Three-cone drill: 7.48 seconds
Overview: He was a two-year starter for the Bruins after overcoming some early academica issues. He lined up at left and right defensive end in the Bruins four-man front, standing up and putting his hand on the ground. He was a legitimate candidate for Pac-12 defensive player of the year last season with 10 sacks. "McKinley has the explosive pass rush potential to terrorize NFL quarterbacks, projecting in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes," wrote Dan Brugler in his 2017 NFL draft report.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
