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Brandon McDonald

DB

A 5th-round pick (140th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Memphis; Jones County JC, Brandon McDonald has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2012 with TB, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 45.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 45th percentile.

Size

5'10", 185#

College

Memphis; Jones County JC

Draft

Rd 5, 140th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
45.1

45th percentile among DEFs

8 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3-0.48
Ball skills×0.25+0.45
Run defense×0.2-0.31
Availability×0.1-0.45

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012TB45.18
2011DET40.18
2010DET40.66
2009CLE64.416
2008CLE82.216
2007CLE60.59

Career profile

Brandon McDonald has appeared in 63 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CLE (2007–2009), DET (2010–2011), TB (2012).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 82.2, in the 98th percentile among DEFs that year.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR—39.6
Week 2NYG—68.7
Week 3DAL—58.1
Week 4WAS—40.2
Week 6KC—41
Week 7NO—41.4
Week 16LAR—39.7
Week 17ATL—40.4

Brandon McDonald — common questions

What position does Brandon McDonald play?
Brandon McDonald is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Brandon McDonald played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon McDonald has played for CLE (2007–2009), DET (2010–2011), TB (2012).
Where did Brandon McDonald go to college?
Brandon McDonald played college football at Memphis; Jones County JC.
When was Brandon McDonald drafted?
Brandon McDonald was selected in round 5, 140th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brandon McDonald scored?
Brandon McDonald has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brandon McDonald's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon McDonald rated 45.1 for 2012, the 45th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2007

Also from Memphis; Jones County JC