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NFL · 2026
Will McDonald IV
Jets· #9

WillMcDonald IV

Defensive End

  • 6'4"
  • 245 lbs
  • Age 27
14
Tackles
3.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive End
Height
6'4"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
27
Born
June 4, 1999 · Milwaukee, WI
College
Iowa State
Experience
4th Season

Contract Details

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$30.7MTotal Value
5YearsDuration
$6.1MAvg. Annual
2023 – 2027Contract Years
$3M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2023Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 15Overall
Iowa StateCollegeNYJDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
14Tackles
7Solo
7Assisted
3.0Sacks
0.5Stuffs
1Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20268143.000
202515308.000
2024172810.503
Total558624.503

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

McDonald appeared on Friday's injury report with a new calf injury. The defensive end managed to log limited participation in practice despite the injury and has recovered in time for Sunday's contest.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs LVL211.000
Oct 25vs MIAL000.000
Oct 18@ NEL110.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation