2024 Defense Stats
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5
SACKS
3.0
INT
0
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1
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
McDonald was brought along slowly in his rookie year after being drafted 15th overall in 2023, posting 3.0 sacks in a part-time role. The speedy pass rusher is expected to see an uptick in playing time in his second NFL season, though McDonald's slender 241-pound frame suggests he could struggle in run support and is thus best suited for a situational role. Read Past Outlooks
Three sacks in win
McDonald recorded four solo tackles, including 3.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.
ANALYSIS
McDonald lived in Tennessee's backfield, getting to quarterback Will Levis three times, matching his career total in sacks. Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the victory and with Haason Reddick holding out, McDonald will likely move into a starting role at defensive end moving forward.
McDonald lived in Tennessee's backfield, getting to quarterback Will Levis three times, matching his career total in sacks. Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the victory and with Haason Reddick holding out, McDonald will likely move into a starting role at defensive end moving forward.
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Measurables Review
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How do Will McDonald's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle Time, and Cone Drill metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 3"Weight
236 lbs40-Yard Dash*
4.69 secShuttle Time*
4.22 secCone Drill*
6.85 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
132 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
34.88 in2023 Fantasy Outlook
McDonald was drafted 15th overall by the Jets in 2023, joining a deep defensive end rotation that also features Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers and 2022 first-round pick Jermaine Johnson. While McDonald could struggle in run support at just 240 pounds, he was a productive pass rusher at Iowa State, racking up 33.5 sacks over the past three years.
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Quiet rookie season
McDonald finished his rookie season with 3.0 sacks among his 14 tackles (nine solo) while adding a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 15 games.
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Gets first career sack
McDonald recorded a sack for his lone tackle in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Texans.
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Active for Week 11
McDonald (ankle) is active Sunday versus the Bills.
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Questionable due to ankle injury
McDonald (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Bills.
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Limited on practice estimate
McDonald (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on the Jets' practice estimate Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Breaks out as Johnson goes down
McDonald had 3.0 sacks in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans, and head coach Robert Saleh said after the game that Jermaine Johnson likely tore his Achilles, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The Jets are already thin at edge with Haason Reddick holding out, and it looks like the team will also lose Johnson, who was carted off during the game. McDonald will have some big shoes to fill considering both Reddick and Johnson made the Pro Bowl in 2023, but McDonald showcased the pass-rushing skills that made him a first-round pick in 2023 by getting to Will Levis three times Sunday.
The Jets are already thin at edge with Haason Reddick holding out, and it looks like the team will also lose Johnson, who was carted off during the game. McDonald will have some big shoes to fill considering both Reddick and Johnson made the Pro Bowl in 2023, but McDonald showcased the pass-rushing skills that made him a first-round pick in 2023 by getting to Will Levis three times Sunday.