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Ohio State Snags LSU Commit Darryus McKinley for 2026

11/27/2025

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Ohio State flipped three-star defensive tackle Darryus McKinley from LSU for the 2026 class.
McKinley is ranked No. 600 and No. 73 among defensive linemen by 247Sports.
He had committed to LSU since August 1 and is Dominick McKinley's younger brother, a current LSU player.
The Buckeyes have six defensive linemen, including four-star Emanuel Ruffin and Damari Simeon, and will develop McKinley under coach Larry Johnson.

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Ohio State flipped three-star defensive tackle Darryus McKinley from LSU for the 2026 class.
McKinley is ranked No. 600 and No. 73 among defensive linemen by 247Sports.
He had committed to LSU since August 1 and is Dominick McKinley's younger brother, a current LSU player.
The Buckeyes have six defensive linemen, including four-star Emanuel Ruffin and Damari Simeon, and will develop McKinley under coach Larry Johnson.