
LJ McCray adds length, burst, and upside to Florida’s defensive line
McCray is a high-upside Florida edge/DL prospect whose early impact has come from disruption more than raw box-score volume: in 2024 he played in all 13 games, logged 13 tackles and tied for second on the team with five quarterback hurries, showing active hands and consistent backfield pressure. His differentiators are his frame, motor, and pass-rush potential, and Florida’s staff clearly valued that traits package enough to land him in a top-3 recruiting class. If you want a developmental defender who can tilt pockets and grow into a larger role, he fits.