Takkarist McKinley

Takkarist McKinley
UCLA Bruins No. 98
Position Defensive end
Class Senior
Career history
College
High school Richmond (CA) Kennedy
Personal information
Date of birth c. 1995 (age 20–21)
Place of birth Oakland, California
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg)

Takkarist Jaune McKinley (born c. 1995) is an American football defensive end for the UCLA Bruins.

Early years

McKinley attended Kennedy High School in Richmond, California. He had 60 tackles and 11 sacks as a senior and 50 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior. He also ran track in high school.

College career

McKinley originally committed to the University of California, Berkeley but was ruled a non-qualifier and attended Contra Costa College.[1][2] During his one season at Contra Costa in 2013 he had 33 tackles and 10 sacks. In September 2014 he transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).[3] He played in 10 games that season, making one start, and finished the year with 2.5 sacks.[4][5] As a junior in 2015, McKinley started 12 of 13 games, recording 35 tackles and .[6]

References

  1. ↑ From Eagle to Golden Bear, Kennedy High football star commits to Cal
  2. ↑ Takkarist McKinley’s journey to UCLA fueled by memory of his grandmother
  3. ↑ Finally a Bruin, Takkarist McKinley works to adjust to college ball
  4. ↑ UCLA’s Takkarist McKinley is bigger, smarter after full offseason with Bruins
  5. ↑ UCLA defensive end Takkarist McKinley has grown into the job
  6. ↑ Takkarist McKinley: 'I'm going to be the best pass-rusher in the country'
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