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Takkarist McKinley: ‘Officially on the UGA hype’

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) looks on from the bench during exhibition against the Miami Dolphins Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) looks on from the bench during exhibition against the Miami Dolphins Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
By Maghen Moore
Oct 28, 2017

Former UCLA defensive end and current Atlanta Falcon Takkarist McKinley tweeted that he’s officially with the Georgia Bulldogs hype.

Fans who saw the tweet immediately welcomed him to the Bulldog nation.

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