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McKinley's older brother, Dominick, is a second defender for the tigers, of whom LSU wants to keep the pair of siblings in the boot.

The 6-foot 3, 270 pounder is a talented view in recruitment class 2026, whereby the LSU remains a team that he observed in his process.

“The environment in the LSU was very hype and was a great time with the coaches and the other recruits,” McKinley told On3 Sports. “The role that I am most excited about at LSU is with my brother while he's there.”

McKinley will now try to block his official visit with the LSU Tigers nearby in the summer months, but it is clear that the Bayou -Bengals are increasing.

LSU has a trio of expert forecasts for McKinley to land in the 2026 recruitment cycle, with Steve Wiltfong from On3 Sports, Shea Dixon and Jerit Roser place their picks.

Now that the summer months are closer, Kelly and the Bayou Bengals will try to include the talented defender. According to On3 Sports, McKinley determined a date of commitment on November 8th.

LSU holds recruitment class No. 1 in the 2026 cycle with almost double -digit obligations that have been promised to the program.

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The quick hits: LSUS 2026 obligations [9]:

Triste key: No. 1 WR in America

Kelly and the LSU Tigers gained a commitment from Keys, the best rated widout in the 2026 recruitment cycle after unveiling a decision in March.

The coveted prospection has had an impressive junior campaign in which its Hattiesburg High School-Kader led to a 13: 1 record in 2024 after picking up 58 receptions for 1,275 reception they and 14 touchdowns last season.

Keys is classified as No. 1 Wide Receiver and as a five-star consensus prospectus with LSU, which locks the program change recruit.

Richard Anderson: No. 2 DL in America

Richard promised the Tigers in 2024, and the program continued to keep foot on the gas for its services. He is fresh from a Monster junior campaign at Edna Karr after led his program to a state championship victory.

The coveted Lineman received 5a all-state honors after scoring 44 duels, 15 duels for losses, 10 sacks, 18 quarterback parts, two interceptions and a touchdown in 2024. It is the top promise in the recruitment class from LSU 2026 to this point.

Anderson is rated as number 1 in Louisiana and number 23 in America.

Aiden Hall: No. 4 Security in America

Hall committed to Kelly and Co. during his junior campaign, in which he joined his teammate Richard Anderson when the LSU promises in class 2026.

The coveted defender rounded off his junior season with 38 duels, including 12 for losses and four sacks as well as four interceptions, 11 passport separations, four blocked paints and two fumble reparations. LSU is one of the top security in America and fights against his services.

Hall is classified as number 4 of the overall players in Louisiana and as a top 75 view in America.

Jabari Mack: No. 1 WR in Louisiana

Mack, number 1 in Louisiana, is classified as a top 10 recipient in America, with Kellys Crew wins for his services.

The LSU acquired the promise of the Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buceyes and Texas A & M Aggies.

The 6-foot-1, 200 pounder is still one of the most sought-after prospects in America, with the Bayou Bengals landing.

Havon Finney: Top 10 defensive in America

Sierra Canyon (California), Havon Finney Jr., committed himself to the LSU Tigers in April after he had committed to the program via the USC Trojans.

Finney, a top 10 cornerback in America, recently classified in the 2026 recruitment cycle, where he will skip his junior campaign.

Finney has had a big season in the second year in which he ended with 37 tackles, 16 passport separations and four interceptions.

Now the 6-foot-2, 170 pounder has taken its step before his senior campaign after he has committed himself to the Bayou Bengals.

Dylan Purter: No. 2 evaluates the defensive in Alabama

Purter, the No. 2, rated the defensive in Alabama, chose Bayou Bengals because of the Crimson Tide, Florida Gator and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Purter, a 6-foot 1-175 pounder with enormous versatility in the defensive backfield, can cover both as cornerback and safety on the next level.

According to On3 sports, it is an important GET for Kelly and Co. with which the program with one of the top players in Alabama with Purter in his home state as a top 10 recruit in his home state.

Brysten Martinez: 4-star-offensive tackle

Gonzales (La.) Eastern Aid of Four Star Offensive Brysten Martinez has hired Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers, he announced on February 13. It is rated as an offensive stackle No. 8 in America and is a top 75 overall brochure in the recruitment cycle 2026.

The 6-foot 5, 290 cunts chose the tigers about a variety of SEC programs, including the Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas A & M Aggies and Georgia Bulldogs.

Martinez is the number 6 in Louisiana and the top 160 view in America.

Kenny Darby: 4-star recipient

Darby is fresh from a junior campaign in which he ended up in the 5A All-State team after registering 100 receptions for 1,764 yards and 24 points. Darby, one of the most productive recipients in Louisiana, is a player. The program remains high in its senior season.

The 6-foot 175 pounder is a faster, twitching longout that broke on stage in 2024 and expanded an offer. Darby did not waste time in the promise of the program.

Darby is classified as number 7 of the overall view in Louisiana and as No. 2 Wide Receiver.

Jalan Chapman: coveted offensive lineman

Chapman, a three-star view from New Orleans (La.), Promised the Tigers against Alabama, USC, Georgia and Tennessee last summer.

At the moment after his junior year he stands for New Orleans (La.) Warren Easton High after his second campaign in 2023 at 6-foot 3, £ 270 and after his junior year.

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