Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Kayden McDonald
Texans· #93

KaydenMcDonald

Defensive Tackle

  • 6'3"
  • 326 lbs
  • Age 21
5
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 3 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive Tackle
Height
6'3"
Weight
326 lbs
Age
21
Born
March 12, 2005 · Suwanee, GA
College
Ohio State
Experience
Rookie

Contract Details

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$12.9MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$3.2MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2029Contract Years
$6.7M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2030via ESPN

Draft Info

2026Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 36Overall
Ohio StateCollegeHOUDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
5Tackles
1Solo
4Assisted
0.0Sacks
1.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026350.000
Total350.000

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

McDonald logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was subsequently activated from injured reserve Saturday. After carrying a questionable designation, the rookie second-round pick now has the green light to suit up for his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs NYGL210.000
Oct 18vs JACW100.000
Oct 11@ TENW200.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation