North Carolina · LB · Gr · 2027 Draft
· Atlanta, GA · Marist School
6-4 · 230 lbs
4.6
UDFA
Floor 4.0 · Ceiling 4.9
#2319 overall · #286 LB of 15102
Scouting Verdict
McDonald is a sixth-year Syracuse vet brought in for leadership and depth after his production tailed off in an injury-shortened 2025 (he was a 50-60 tackle starter in 2023-24). Experienced stop-gap, not a prospect.
Ceiling · 4.9
Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.
