REPORT: 5-star DL LJ McCray says there's a 'high possibility' that he will not sign on Signing Day

The huge Auburn target may not sign today.

Author:
Zac Blackerby
Publish date:
Dec 20, 2023 10:11 AM EST

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One of Auburn's biggest targets may not sign on Early Signing Day.

According to Hayes Fawcett of On3, there's a high possibility that 5-star defensive lineman will not sign on Early Signing Day.

In Fawcett's post on X, he says, "Five-Star DL LJ McCray tells me there is a “high possibility” that he will no longer sign today The Florida commit is ranked as the No. 1 DL in the ‘24 Class."

McCray is currently committed to the Florida Gators. Reports have gone from all over the place regarding a potential flip. Florida, Florida State, and Auburn all seem to be in the race for McCray's services.

Several have reported that Auburn feels good about their chances with McCray and it's easy to see how a potential delay could help the Auburn Tigers. With Florida feeling good about keeping McCray in their class, a delay in his announcement and signing could give Hugh Freeze more time to pursue McCray and it shows that he needs more time to listen.

On Oct. 21, McCray made a verbal commitment to Billy Napier and the Florida Gators. That did not mean the Tigers would give up and he took an unofficial visit to the Plains on Dec. 9 that appears to be a prime reason for McCray to sign with Auburn. He also took all of his official visits, too.

McCray's official visit list of Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, Florida, and Miami is a great example of how 5-star recruiting usually works down South. It's a list of heavy hitters from tradition-rich college football programs.