Report: Five-star DL Dominick McKinley sets his decision date
The Texas Longhorns have sought to- end talent from the state of Louisiana during Steve Sarkisian’s time as head coach of the Texas Longhorns. One of the recent pursuits in the Pelican state has been centered around five-star Acadiana (La.) defensive lineman Dominick McKinley.
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McKinley recently told On3 he planned to make a decision before the season. A date has now been set according to a report from TexAgs. McKinley will decide on September 1, his mother told TexAgs’ Jason Howell.
McKinley on Texas via Sam Spiegelman
The Longhorns have gotten McKinley on campus for a string of visits this past few months. Bo Davis has been consistent with the Louisiana blue-chipper since the turn of the new year.
“The relationships are good. We text every day,” McKinley said of Davis. “They’re really set on getting me over there at Texas.”
“How much they have around Austin, around Texas,” the five-star DL continued on the highlights of his time on the Forty Acres. “How close they are and how great it is over there.”
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As of now, Texas has a 49.7% chance to land McKinley’s commitment in the RPM. But the race is neck and neck, with LSU a close second at 42.8%.
McKinley is the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 5 defensive lineman in the 2024 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Louisiana.
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McKinley, who played both tackle and end during the 2022 season, landed Class 5A all-state honorable mention honors after a strong junior season. He finished the season with 86 tackles, 10 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, two interceptions and a touchdown against some of the state’s top competition. Along with his play on the field, he prides himself on being a good leader for teammates. “I feel like I have a big role with directing and telling them how to do it and what to do,” McKinley said. “The coaches do it, but sometimes I have to tell my teammates what to do.”
