Top recruiting analyst predicts LSU football to land four-star defensive linemen

LSU football could be closing in on adding a top defender to its 2026 recruiting class.

On3's Shea Dixon logged a prediction for LSU to land 2026 defensive lineman Darryus McKinley.The three-star prospect is the brother of current Tigers defensive tackle Dominick McKinley, who was the top recruit in the 2024 class.

He finished as a consistent presence in the trenches as a true freshman, making six tackles and three sacks.

The brothers hail from Lafayette, LA and Darryus will enter his final season at Acadiana High School in the fall.

On3's Industry Rankings slot him as the No.

14 prospect in the state and No.

53 at his position.A commitment from McKinley would further solidify the nation's top class in the 2026 cycle that already has seven in-state prospects.

He would be the second defensive lineman alongside five-star and New Orleans native Richard Anderson.Head coach Brian Kelly's staff built this class focused on keeping the best in-state prospects at home.

Getting a commitment from McKinley would bolster that narrative with familiarity as Dominick enters his second season in Baton Rouge.

.@Sheadixon made an RPM pick yesterday for LSU to land Louisiana DT Darryus McKinley : https://t.co/kpQQBMhim6pic.twitter.com/YcbVzqsS59 The Bengal Tiger (@BengalTigerOn3) May 20, 2025McKinley will wait until Nov.

8 to announce his commitment.

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