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Falcons trade up, add edge defender Takkarist McKinley

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: Takkarist McKinley #98 and Jaleel Wadood #2 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate blocking a punt during their game against the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium on September 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UCLA won 37-3. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

  • After trading the 31st pick, along with 2016 third- and seventh-round picks, to the Seahawks, the Atlanta Falcons select Edge Takkarist McKinley from UCLA with the 26th pick.
  • McKinley’s 89.1 overall grade in 2016 ranked seventh among all draft-eligible edge defenders.
  • McKinley’s 14.4 pass-rush productivity ranked 15th among all edge defenders in the draft class.
  • His best pass-rush move is the bull rush. He finished ninth in the draft class with a QB pressure once every 39.4 snaps.

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