2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
28
SACKS
10.5
INT
0
FF
2
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
Breaks out in second season
McDonald posted 28 total tackles (18 solo), including 10.5 sacks, three passes defended and two forced fumbles across 17 games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
The 2023 first-round pick from Iowa State made a tremendous leap in production from his rookie season to 2024, tying Jonathon Cooper, Dante Fowler and Travon Walker for the 12th-most sacks in the NFL. McDonald also ranked among the NFL's top 15 edge rushers in quarterback hits (12), pressures (61) and batted passes (three) this season. He's now entering the third season of his rookie contract and is expected to remain one of the premier edge rushers in the league, with aspirations of earning his first Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors in 2025.
The 2023 first-round pick from Iowa State made a tremendous leap in production from his rookie season to 2024, tying Jonathon Cooper, Dante Fowler and Travon Walker for the 12th-most sacks in the NFL. McDonald also ranked among the NFL's top 15 edge rushers in quarterback hits (12), pressures (61) and batted passes (three) this season. He's now entering the third season of his rookie contract and is expected to remain one of the premier edge rushers in the league, with aspirations of earning his first Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors in 2025.
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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 in
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2023 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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Pair of sacks in loss
McDonald registered 2.0 sacks in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.
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Fills stat sheet in loss
McDonald finished with one sack among his three tackles (three solo) and also broke up a pass in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.
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Gets to the quarterback Sunday
McDonald recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 23-17 loss against the Vikings.
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Five sacks in last two games
McDonald had 2.0 sacks among his three tackles (one solo) and four quarterback hits in Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots.
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Three sacks in win
McDonald recorded four solo tackles and three sacks in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.
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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.