Auburn football makes top 5 for DL LJ McCray

The Tigers are in the running for a big-time defensive lineman.

Lance Dawe | Jun 23, 2023

Auburn football makes top 5 for DL LJ McCray /

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The Tigers are in the running for a big-time defensive lineman.

LJ Cray, a four-star DL out of Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida, has included the Tigers in his top five schools. Auburn is alongside Georgia, Florida, Miami, and Florida State.

The 6-foot-6, 260-pound lineman is ranked as the No. 107 player nationally in the 2024 cycle according to the 247Sports composite rankings (No. 14 DL, No. 17 player in Florida).

Here's what Andrew Ivins of 247Sports has to say about Cray:

"A big, functional athlete with verified size that can work his way into the backfield. Initially billed himself as a tight end, but is viewed by many as a defensive lineman long term, and for good reason as he can wedge his way through gaps and blow up protection. Has worked mostly on the edge, but figures to kick inside at the next level given frame and growth potential.

Not the most explosive point-of-attack player, but can overwhelm blockers with his initial get-off and sheer size on Friday nights. Shifts his weight well and constantly flashes the ability to move laterally. Could improve pad level, and will eventually need to find some more power in the lower half, but should be viewed as a potential multi-year contributor up front for a Power Five program. Could be molded into a variety of different things including probably a space-eating 4i in a 3-4 front."

Auburn's 2024 class includes four-stars Walker White (QB), A'Mon Lane (DB), Jayden Lewis (DB), J'Marion Burnette (RB), Joseph Phillips (LB), and Kensley Faustin (S), as well as three-stars Martavious Collins (TE) and Bryce Cain (WR).

AGTG 🙏🏾

Where should I go ? 👇🏾 🏡@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/I76HDRnVaR
— LJ McCray (@LJMcCray11) June 23, 2023

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