Dominick McKinley: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Dominick McKinley is a freshman DT at LSU from Lafayette, LA. He is listed at 6'6", 297 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Dominick McKinley No. 150 on its 2027 board (No. 42 among defensive linemen & edge rushers): a 46% chance to be drafted, 16% to go in the top 100 picks and 16% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by recruiting pedigree and program & competition. At LSU (2024–26) he made 29 tackles (9 for loss), recorded 6 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 1 pass defended.
Team details
- School: LSU
- Position: DT
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 297 lbs
- Hometown: Lafayette, LA
- Jersey: #96
- Big board: No. 150 of 2027 (No. 42 DL)
- Projection: Draft bubble
- Chance to be drafted: 46%
- Recruiting: 5-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Recruiting pedigree | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Size | Strong plus |
| Production & role | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LSU | 5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | LSU | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | LSU | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | W | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Texas A&M | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | McNeese | W | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 7 | Mississippi State | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 8 | at Auburn | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com