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With the No. 26 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the selected linebacker from , who promptly went viral with his dedication to his late grandmother during his draft pick.McKinley talked about how he made a promise to make it to the NFL to his grandmother and brought her picture on Rhett Ellison Jersey  stage with him as he held his Falcons jersey up in the sky.Takkarist McKinley brought a photo of his grandmother   SB Nation (@SBNation) Takkarist McKinley had his draft photo taken with a picture of his grandmother. No you're crying  Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) During an emotional interview with Deion Sanders on NFL Network,  Harry Carson Jersey McKinley dropped a word you can't say on television that begins with F and immediately realized it.He paused briefly, exclaimed "Fine me later!" and continued on with the interview, which ended with a hug from Deion. Alec Ogletree Jersey   Draft Tracker:  Atlanta Falcons Pete Prisco's Grade: A"Love this pick. This kid has big-time edge-rush ability, and while he does have medical i sues, he should be OK."Instant analysisAfter coughing up a 25-point lead in the Super Bowl, the Falcons were definitely going to try to add some help in the pa s rush. McKinley was a sleeper coming into 2016 and sounded the alarm clock in very loud fashion, waking up anyone who was dozing on him by recording 10 sacks and 18 tackles  Antoine Bethea Jersey for a lo s in 2016. He's an explosive athlete who can make an impact in rushing the pa ser right off the bat. He did have some injuries beforehand that would concern teams but still remains an elite prospect. Fantasy impact"The Falcons trade up to take linebacker Takkarist McKinley, and he is a great pa s rusher to play opposite . This helps the Falcons DST, and they are now a unit to keep an eye on during the season B.J. Hill Jersey  as a waiver wire addition." -- Jamey Eisenberg  NFL comparison: An . Not a terrible comp to get at all from NFL.com. . Either one would be a fantastic pick this late.