Lawal “L.J.” McCray (born October 18, 2005) is an American football defensive lineman for the Florida Gators and was considered one of the top defensive prospects in the 2024 recruiting class.
McCray attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In his sophomore year, he racked up two sacks, two total tackles as a defensive lineman and three yards as a tight end.
[1] In his junior year, McCray’s production increased drastically with 44 total tackles and three sacks.
[2] In his senior year, his tackle production almost doubled with 77 tackles while his sack number quadrupled with 13.0 sacks and snagged his first and only interception of his high school career.