LSU just landed Darryus McKinley — a blue-chip defensive line prospect and the younger brother of LSU star DT Dominick McKinley — over Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. We break down what this commitment means right now and what’s next in the trenches for Brian Kelly’s Tigers.

On Today’s Show

Commit Reaction: Why McKinley chose LSU and what it says about the Tigers’ recruiting momentum over Florida, Tennessee & Texas.

2026 Class Impact: How this shapes the identity of LSU’s 2026 class, the ripple effects on other priority targets, and where this move could push the class ranking by cycle’s end.

Future of the D-Line: How McKinley fits the scheme (power, length, versatility), how he pairs with recent HS and portal additions, and why this could reset the rotation for years.

Tomorrow’s Watch List — Deuce Geralds: Can LSU close on DT Deuce Geralds tomorrow (August 2, 2025)? We lay out the confidence meter, key decision factors (relationships, development, depth chart, NIL dynamics), and the recruiting dominoes if LSU goes 2-for-2 in the trenches this weekend.

Key Takeaways

McKinley gives LSU a potential cornerstone interior/edge hybrid who can impact early downs and grow into a three-down disruptor.

The commitment strengthens LSU’s pitch to elite front-seven talent in the 2026 cycle and could trigger more DL/EDGE interest.

A Geralds pledge on Aug. 2 would supercharge LSU’s interior depth and give the Tigers a true 1-2 foundation up front for multiple seasons.

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