Takkarist McKinley was drafted No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall
Takkarist McKinley UCLA Draft
Takkarist McKinley was drafted No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1658th at UCLA
The pick
How Takkarist McKinley came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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UCLA
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Richmond, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1658th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1381% of career value
- Final season
- 20247 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Takkarist McKinley.
Ohio State
Michigan
LSU · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
UCLA in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Takkarist McKinley in the 2017 NFL Draft
Takkarist McKinley is a Defensive end out of UCLA selected No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Takkarist McKinley drafted?
Takkarist McKinley was selected No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/takkarist-mckinley.
What college did Takkarist McKinley play for?
Takkarist McKinley played college football at UCLA in the Pac-12. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Takkarist McKinley's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/takkarist-mckinley.