Jimmy Lindsey working hard on elite LSU target Dominick McKinley

LSU is pushing to land an official visit from 2024 Acadiana (La.) defensive lineman Dominick McKinley. The in-state program has four official visits locked in for June while the Tigers are looking to host him this fall.

First-year LSU defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey is off to a fast start with the state’s top player. Lindsey was recruiting McKinley at his previous role at South Carolina and Tigers graduate assistant Gerald Chatman held steady until he arrived.

“They text me and call me, and yesterday (Monday) we were on the phone talking ball,” McKinley told On3’s Sam Spiegelman. “When he was at South Carolina he (Lindsey) was on me pretty hard. Now that he’s closer, he wanted to see me as soon as he got here.”

“It’s surprising how recruiting is,” he continued. “Coach Chatman really stepped up.”

McKinley will make his first trip up to Ohio State (June 2-4). He also has stops scheduled to Oklahoma (June 9-11); Texas A&M (June 16-18) and Texas (June 23-25). Alabama is also battling for an official visit. LSU leads the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, McKinley ranks as the No. 19 overall prospect, No. 4 defensive lineman and No. 1 player in Louisiana.

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Why LSU target Dominick McKinley is an elite prospect

A comparable player for Dominick McKinley is Pittsburgh Steelers defender Stephon Tuitt. His On3 scouting report raves about his upside.

“Imposing interior defensive line prospect who combines pure power with impressive explosiveness and hand usage at the point of attack. Stature immediately catches your eye on tape. Measures in at 6-foot-5, 280-plus pounds with tremendous length. Jumped an absurd 30-inch vertical and ran a sub-5.0 40-yard dash during the summer camp circuit prior to his junior season. Threw 47-foot-11 in the shot put as well during his junior track and field campaign.

“Plays with incredible leverage for someone his size. Possesses the ability to anchor at the point of attack. Uses his length effectively in order to gain control of his opponent. Sheds blockers with ease in the run game. Can really dig in and unlock his hips in order to maintain control at the point. Disruptive player who can knife between opponents and live in the backfield. Excellent get off and ability to penetrate off the snap. Not very nuanced as a pass rusher but will come with time and reps. High upside prospect who has the potential to become a first round draft selection.”

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