Will McDonald, the Iowa St. EDGE, sits at No. 33 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 9% elite, 57% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Overall, McDonald’s hard-nosed demeanor and pass-rush talent are winning play traits that will help him become a successful 3-4 outside linebacker and sack artist.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “McDonald is an explosive, pliable edge talent whose active hands and eager feet make it hard for tackles to get a firm grip on him.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Uses well-timed hands and length to stick and separate from blockers.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a tweener.
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“…McDonald is an explosive, pliable edge talent whose active hands and eager feet make it hard for tackles to get a firm grip on him. His burst and lower-body flexion give him an advantage at the top of the rush, while his spin moves and feel for pocket depth round out his attack. He has good strength for his size and plays with admirable contact balance against bigger players, but setting firm edges and holding his gr…”
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