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Takkarist McKinley, OLB, UCLA: McKinley is tied for fifth in the country in sacks per game (1.0). He didn't have one of his best games of the year in the Bruins' loss to cross-town rival USC, as it was the first time in nine contests that he wasn't credited with a tackle for loss. But even when facing his toughest foes of the year (two future NFL tackles in Chad Wheeler and Zach Banner) McKinley showed promise. He was dominated at times by Banner (who has 100 pounds on him) in the run game. But when defensive line coaches get a load of McKinley's closing speed, they will fall in love with him. He covers 10 yards in the blink of an eye to attack quarterbacks and chase down running backs. McKinley brought quick Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold down from behind once, shedding a Banner block, and forced a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. His best pro position will be rush linebacker in a 3-4 system, and UCLA coaches showed scouts his agility in coverage by dropping him a few times and using him to spy Darnold as a runner. Watch out for McKinley come NFL Scouting Combine time this spring -- he'll make a name for himself as a top-20 pick.
Keionta Davis, DE, Chattanooga: Davis has performed extremely well over the past four years for the Moccasins, earning FCS All-American honors as a junior in 2015. But he faced a totally different level of competition Saturday when lining up against Alabama's well-regarded tackles, Cam Robinson and Jonah Williams. Davis started against Williams, a freshman right tackle who has played well in his first season with the Tide. The 6-4, 260-pound Davis ran around Williams when going after quarterback Jalen Hurts, and used leverage to hold his ground when the Tide ran the ball. Then Chattanooga coaches moved Davis over to Robinson's side, and while he didn't dominate by any stretch, he more than held his own against one of the top tackles at the FBS level. Davis can play under the pads of tackles, and possesses a strong lower body that will serve him well at the next level. Davis forced a fourth-quarter fumble, showing his hustle even when Alabama had a big lead. It was an impressive performance that scouts will notice.
Takkarist McKinley, OLB, UCLA: McKinley is tied for fifth in the country in sacks per game (1.0). He didn't have one of his best games of the year in the Bruins' loss to cross-town rival USC, as it was the first time in nine contests that he wasn't credited with a tackle for loss. But even when facing his toughest foes of the year (two future NFL tackles in Chad Wheeler and Zach Banner) McKinley showed promise. He was dominated at times by Banner (who has 100 pounds on him) in the run game. But when defensive line coaches get a load of McKinley's closing speed, they will fall in love with him. He covers 10 yards in the blink of an eye to attack quarterbacks and chase down running backs. McKinley brought quick Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold down from behind once, shedding a Banner block, and forced a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. His best pro position will be rush linebacker in a 3-4 system, and UCLA coaches showed scouts his agility in coverage by dropping him a few times and using him to spy Darnold as a runner. Watch out for McKinley come NFL Scouting Combine time this spring -- he'll make a name for himself as a top-20 pick.
Keionta Davis, DE, Chattanooga: Davis has performed extremely well over the past four years for the Moccasins, earning FCS All-American honors as a junior in 2015. But he faced a totally different level of competition Saturday when lining up against Alabama's well-regarded tackles, Cam Robinson and Jonah Williams. Davis started against Williams, a freshman right tackle who has played well in his first season with the Tide. The 6-4, 260-pound Davis ran around Williams when going after quarterback Jalen Hurts, and used leverage to hold his ground when the Tide ran the ball. Then Chattanooga coaches moved Davis over to Robinson's side, and while he didn't dominate by any stretch, he more than held his own against one of the top tackles at the FBS level. Davis can play under the pads of tackles, and possesses a strong lower body that will serve him well at the next level. Davis forced a fourth-quarter fumble, showing his hustle even when Alabama had a big lead. It was an impressive performance that scouts will notice.
