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Takkarist McKinley has a busy travel schedule

USC v UCLA

PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Cody Kessler #6 of the USC Trojans scrambles away from defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley #98 of the UCLA Bruins in the third quarter at the Rose Bowl on November 22, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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UCLA defensive end Takkarist McKinley would have been in demand this time of year anyway, since he’s one of the top pass-rushers available in the 2017 NFL Draft.

But teams are going to want to gather as much information on his current condition as possible, considering his recent shoulder surgery.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, McKinley had visits with the Cowboys, Falcons, Saints, and Panthers this week, and has four more visits scheduled next week.

McKinley had surgery right after the combine, after playing with a shoulder injury the past two seasons. He still played very well, and had 10 sacks last year.

The expectation was that his recovery would be in the four- to six-month range, which would put the start of training camp and the regular season in question.