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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

64.4

81th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.14

Pass rush×0.3+0.17

Ball skills×0.25+0.96

Run defense×0.2+0.63

Availability×0.1+1.15

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.

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	MIN	—	53.4
Week 2	DEN	—	70.5
Week 3	BAL	—	56.8
Week 4	CIN	—	46.1
Week 5	BUF	—	46.3
Week 6	PIT	—	88.8
Week 7	GB	—	54.2
Week 8	CHI	—	39.4
Week 10	BAL	—	73.5
Week 11	DET	—	53.5
Week 12	CIN	—	51.4
Week 13	LAC	—	44.3
Week 14	PIT	—	55.3
Week 15	KC	—	52.6
Week 16	LV	—	65.4
Week 17	JAX	—	39.4

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

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