Auburn makes top 5 for 4-star defensive lineman LJ McCray

Auburn is a finlaist for one of the top defensive lineman in the country.

The Tigers are one of the final schools for four-star defensive lineman [autotag]LJ McCray[/autotag].

The Daytona Beach, Florida product announced a final five of Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Florida State and Miami Friday on Twitter.

McCray has visited Auburn twice this year, taking an official visit from June 12-14 and an unofficial one on April 5. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder has officially visited every one of his finalists except Florida State and he is scheduled to take one there on Oct. 7.

He is the No. 107 overall player and No. 15 defensive lineman in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 17 player from Florida.

Auburn is still looking for its first commitment along the defensive line and McCray would be a great start. He made 44 tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks last season for Mainland High School.

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