Signee Profile: Defensive lineman LJ McCray

LJ McCray

School: Mainland

Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL.

Height: 6-6

Weight: 260

Position: Defensive line

247 Ranking: 5-star

Recruited by: Mike Peterson

Enrollment date: January of 2024.

Notable:  McCray is one of the best athletes and defensive linemen in the country for this class and is considered a top-10 prospect overall. McCray can play all over the defensive line and is likely a day-one contributor for the Gators.

Quotable: “That was super important as well, I really got to see how they want to use me,” he said on where the coaches want him. “I will definitely be coached by Coach [Mike] Peterson as a hybrid guy because I can play inside and outside. They want me at the F, the F is like a more versatile end. Boone is more of a F. I like the versatility and how I can move around.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Spivey
Andrew always knew he wanted to be involved with sports in some capacity. He began by coaching high school football for six years before deciding to pursue a career in journalism. While coaching, he was a part of two state semifinal teams in the state of Alabama. Given his past coaching experience, he figured covering recruiting would be a perfect fit. He began his career as an intern for Rivals.com, covering University of Florida football recruiting. After interning with Rivals for six months, he joined the Gator Country family as a recruiting analyst. Andrew enjoys spending his free time on the golf course and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter at @AndrewSpiveyGC.