Auburn makes top five for four-star defensive lineman LJ McCray

LJ McCray is a six-foot-six, 260-pound defensive lineman from Daytona Beach, Florida.

McCray is the 88th-best player in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports.

He recently cut his list of schools down to five, including Auburn, Florida State, Florida, Georgia, and Miami.

AGTG 🙏🏾

Where should I go ? 👇🏾 🏡@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/I76HDRnVaR
— LJ McCray (@LJMcCray11) June 23, 2023

McCray took an official visit to Auburn on June 12th, so it's clear that he has a genuine interest in playing his college ball on the Plains.

247Sport Director Of Scouting Andrew Ivins has this to say about McCray's game, "A big, functional athlete with verified size that can work his way into the backfield. Got snaps on both sides of the ball as a junior for a Daytona Beach Mainland program that made it to Florida’s 3S title game. Initially billed himself as a tight end, but is viewed by many as a defensive lineman long term, and for good reason as he can wedge his way through gaps and blow up protection. Has worked mostly on the edge, but figures to kick inside at the next level given frame (6-foot-5, 255 pounds with a 79-inch wingspan) and growth potential. Not the most explosive point-of-attack player, but can overwhelm blockers with his initial get-off and sheer size on Friday nights. Shifts his weight well and constantly flashes the ability to move laterally. Could improve pad level, and will eventually need to find some more power in the lower half, but should be viewed as a potential multi-year contributor up front for a Power Five program. Could be molded into a variety of different things including probably a space-eating 4i in a 3-4 front."

McCray has the frame to do damage on the defensive line, and it is scary to think what he will look like a few years into a college lifting program.

Auburn is going to push hard to try and land this kid, as he would be a massive boost to the 2024 recruiting class.

Hopefully, Coach Freeze and Jeremy Garrett can get it done and land this talented defensive lineman.

Mainland 2024 DL LJ McCray and Co. with the TFL
⁦@LJMcCray11⁩ ⁦@TheMainlandHSFB⁩ pic.twitter.com/BxPfZQ6D5i
— Jon Santucci (@JonSantucci) May 25, 2023

Mainland DL LJ McCray and Co. with the stop
⁦@LJMcCray11⁩ ⁦@TheMainlandHSFB⁩ pic.twitter.com/NaBPjX1FaE
— Jon Santucci (@JonSantucci) December 16, 2022

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