Is Dominick McKinley starting?
Dominick McKinley is listed 2nd string at LDT for LSU Tigers.
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A Five-Star Talent
A 5-star recruit out of Acadiana, ranked #14 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 12 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 83 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #96
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 308 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★★5-star
- Composite
- 0.9939
- National Rank
- #14
- High School
- Acadiana
- Hometown
- Lafayette, LA
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 65th-percentile production (×0.94 for competition level) put them -2 vs unit starters → 83.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at LDT · LSU Tigers
- 14789Malik BloctonStarter
- 29683Dominick McKinleyYou
- 39563Shone Washington
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.