On3 5-Star Countdown: No. 24, LSU DL commit Dominick McKinley

On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class after the completion of the high school football season and all-star competitions. Lafayette (La.) Acadiana defensive lineman and LSU commit Dominick McKinley ranks No. 24 overall and five-stars in the 2024 On300.

The latest edition of On3’s 2024 rankings features 32 five-star players, up from 21 in the penultimate update in November. Of those 32 prospects, 29 are signed to college programs, with three still yet to make their decisions official.

This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games.

McKinley originally committed to Texas A&M in September over the Tigers, as well as Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio State. But after the firing of head coach Jimbo Fisher in December, he opted not to sign with the Aggies during the Early Signing Period.

At 12:01 a.m. ET on January 1, he flipped his commitment to the Tigers, giving them their first five-star commitment in the 2024 cycle. After taking his official visit to Baton Rouge in January, he is expected to sign on February 7 and enroll this summer.

Dominick McKinley Scouting Summary

“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. Measures in at 6-foot-5, 280-plus pounds with tremendous length. Jumped an 30 inches in the 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 outstanding 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. Finished his junior season with 18 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Not very nuanced as a pass rusher but will come with time and reps. High upside prospect with the potential to develop into an early round draft pick.”