The Tigers' top two defensive linemen in the 2024 class continue impressing, ready to make immediate impact.
Brain Kelly and the LSU football staff signed the top two defensive linemen in Louisiana during the 2024 recruiting cycle, and with both prized recruits now on campus, they've already turned heads.
His sidekick, Gabriel Reliford, has also made a name for himself in Baton Rouge during his short stint with the Tigers so far. For Kelly and defensive line coach Bo Davis, the addition of McKinley quickly became a critical move due to lack of depth within the interior defensive line.The freshman phenom hovered around the 275-285 pound range during his senior year of high school with Acadiana , but has bulked up significantly this offseason.It's plain and simple: McKinley is expected to take snaps during his first season in Baton Rouge due to depth issues and the Tigers have been pleased with his development so far.
The transition to SEC ball is challenging for any position group, but when it comes to defensive line, it's a significant adjustment. For McKinley, he'll be expected to take significant snaps down the stretch of the season. We'll see McKinley, Suggs and Paez battle it out for the second defensive tackle slot with offensive lineman turned defensive lineman Kimo Makeneole also entering the mix.
He worked in with the second and third team defensive ends and wrapped up the game with two sacks and two tackles for loss. Reliford's showing immediately put the LSU staff on notice, but it was expected by most.
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