Brandon McDonald

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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

82.2

98th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15+1.23

Pass rush×0.3-0.55

Ball skills×0.25+3.21

Run defense×0.2+1.53

Availability×0.1+1.14

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2012	TB	45.1	8
2011	DET	40.1	8
2010	DET	40.6	6
2009	CLE	64.4	16
2008	CLE	82.2	16
2007	CLE	60.5	9

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.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	DAL	—	62.4
Week 2	PIT	—	35.2
Week 3	BAL	—	46.7
Week 4	CIN	—	66.3
Week 6	NYG	—	80.7
Week 7	WAS	—	49.1
Week 8	JAX	—	69.6
Week 9	BAL	—	66.9
Week 10	DEN	—	68.4
Week 11	BUF	—	82.4
Week 12	HOU	—	53.1
Week 13	IND	—	84.2
Week 14	TEN	—	43.1
Week 15	PHI	—	99
Week 16	CIN	—	43.1
Week 17	PIT	—	57

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

Josh FreemanQB · 2012
Doug MartinRB · 2012
Vincent JacksonWR · 2012
Mike WilliamsWR · 2012
Dallas ClarkTE · 2012
Tiquan UnderwoodWR · 2012
Luke StockerTE · 2012
LeGarrette BlountRB · 2012

Drafted in round 5, 2007

Jared GaitherOT · pick 1
Jay RichardsonLB · pick 138
Dustin FryC · pick 139
Greg PetersonDT · pick 141
Steve BreastonWR · pick 142
David JonesDB · pick 145
Aundrae AllisonWR · pick 146
Tarell BrownCB · pick 147

Also from Memphis; Jones County JC

Akeem DavisDB · 2014–2016
James LoganLB · 1995–2000