Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Takkarist McKinley talked a lot about how he bonded with his late grandmother while watching pro wrestler Booker T on television. Now, McKinley and the 52-year-old WWE wrestler are tag-team partners.
In an interview with WWE.com, Booker T talked about inspiring McKinley and developing a relationship with the rookie pass-rusher from UCLA via Twitter.
Q&A: How does @WWE Hall of Famer @BookerT5x feel about the @AtlantaFalcons' inspiring #NFLDraft pick @Takk? https://t.co/VhvDgkfUAC
"I was that kid once upon a time, looking for inspiration on how to navigate my way through life.