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UCLA Football: Week 1 performance of former Bruins in the NFL

Several former UCLA Football players were in action this past weekend as the NFL kickoff their 2017-18 season.

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Here is a look at how a few rookie and veteran Bruins did in their first weekend:

DE Takkarist McKinley – Atlanta Falcons

Takk enters the NFL after his superb senior year at UCLA propelled him to a first round pick. In his first game for the Falcons, McKinley didn’t see much action but recorded a tackle and an assist. He was able to show his speed and strength that made him such a wanted man on draft night.