LSU's Dominick McKinley shows improvement at fall camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Dominick McKinley, a five-star defensive tackle for LSU, has been impressing at fall camp as head coach Lane Kiffin praises his progress following a lackluster spring. Kiffin noted that McKinley has stepped up his game and has been running with the first-team defense during recent practices. After initially struggling to find his role amidst the younger defensive tackles at the start of camp, McKinley is now in contention for a starting position, contributing positively alongside teammates Richard Anderson and Deuce Geralds, as well as transfers Malik Blocton and Stephiylan Green.
- •McKinley is a five-star recruit from the 2024 class.
- •His role was uncertain at the beginning of fall camp.
- •Kiffin has highlighted McKinley's recent improvements.
- •Teammates include Richard Anderson and Deuce Geralds.
- •LSU has bolstered its defensive line with transfers.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football 5-star defensive tackle emerging at fall camp
"Five-star LSU football defensive tackle Dominick McKinley is re-emerging during fall camp. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is impressed.
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