Ohio State Flips 2026 DL Darryus McKinley From LSU
The Louisiana three-star gives the Buckeyes a sixth defensive-line pledge in a 2026 group described as likely complete.
Overview
- McKinley, from Acadiana High School in Lafayette, had been committed to LSU since August 1 and is ranked No. 600 overall and No. 73 among defensive linemen in the 247Sports Composite.
- He joins interior linemen Emanuel Ruffin, Damari Simeon and Jamir Perez, with edge rushers Dre Quinn and Khary Wilder already in the class.
- The early signing period runs December 3–5, positioning this move as part of Ohio State’s late-cycle push.
- Despite a three-star rating, McKinley holds offers from Auburn, Florida, Miami, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M in addition to LSU.
- His older brother, Dominick McKinley, was a five-star in the 2024 class and has nine tackles and one sack this season at LSU.