Will McDonald IV New York Jets · #9
Will McDonald IV is a Defensive End for the New York Jets, drafted 15th overall, 2023. In 2026 he recorded 7 tackles, 1 sacks.
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Will McDonald IV career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 28 | 10.5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 3 games | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 50 | 79 | 22.5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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The Ballad of Will McDonald IV
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The beginning
Will McDonald IV is a Defensive End for the New York Jets, in his 4th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 15th overall, 2023 as a Defensive End.
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Will McDonald IV is a New York Jets defensive end, drafted 15th overall, 2023.
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Across 4 seasons (2023–2026) he has recorded 79 tackles, 23 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 7 tackles, 1 sack and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Draft
- 15th overall, 2023
- Born
- Milwaukee, WI
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #9
Will McDonald IV is from Milwaukee, WI and is 27 years old. He was drafted 15th overall, 2023 and plays defensive end at 6' 4", 245 lbs.
Over 4 seasons (2023–2026) he has recorded 79 tackles, 22.5 sacks and 0 interceptions. McDonald is currently on the New York Jets roster.
Will McDonald IV is a rotational pass rusher who has generated 22.5 sacks and 79 tackles across 4 seasons (2023–2026).
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