Dominick Mckinley

SEC Freshman of the Week vs. Oklahoma Young and talented defensive tackle who got better each week last year as a true freshman … Has the size, work ethic and the determination to become the next great LSU defensive tackle … Takes up a lot of space in the interior of the defensive line often being double-teamed … Played in LSU’s final 10 games a year ago, becoming a key part of the rotation at defensive tackle … Joined the Tigers as a 5-star recruit from tradition rich Acadiana High School in Lafayette, La. … Capped true freshman season with 7 tackles, 3 sacks and a fumble recovery … Earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after his 4-tackle, 2-sack performance against Oklahoma. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2024) Appeared in 10 games with no starts … Worked his way into the rotation at defensive tackle midway through the season … Played in LSU’s final 10 games … Had best overall game in win over Oklahoma with 4 tackles and a pair of sacks … Sacks vs. Oklahoma totaled 8 yards in losses … Sacks came on consecutive Oklahoma possessions in the fourth quarter … Earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors in win over the Sooners … Played season-high 23 snaps in wins over Ole Miss and Baylor in the Texas Bowl … Recovered a fumble in overtime win over Ole Miss … Fumble recovery came just before halftime at the Ole Miss 28-yard line … LSU kicked a field goal 4 plays later to cut the deficit to 17-13 at halftime … In first collegiate appearance and in Tiger Stadium debut, had a sack for a 5-yard loss in win over UCLA in week 4 … Had a pair of tackles and a quarterback hurry in win over Vanderbilt … Played a total of 146 defensive snaps and another 35 on special teams. HIGH SCHOOL Rated the top player in Louisiana for the Class of 2024 and a consensus 5-star defensive lineman … Ranked No. 13 nationally overall in the On3 composite and as the No. 3 player at his position … Ranked as high as No. 12 overall nationally by Rivals.com and No. 2 at his position by Rivals.com and ESPN … Prepped at Acadiana High School in Lafayette, leading the Rams to the Division I Select State Championship Game in 2023 … First-Team 5A All-State as a senior after recording 71 tackles, 15 quarterback hurries, 11 tackles for loss … Helped team to an 11-3 mark in 2023 … As a junior in 2022, racked up 86 tackles to go along with 18 tackles for loss and 10 sacks … Coached by Matt McCullough. Dominick McKinley’s Career Highs Tackles: 4 vs. Oklahoma, 2024 Tackles for Loss: 2.0 vs. Oklahoma, 2024 Sacks: 2 vs. Oklahoma, 2024 QB Hurries: 1 vs. Vanderbilt