Drafted 240th overall in the 7th round of the 1999 draft, Darnell McDonald arrived from Kansas State; Garden City CC. His most recent season came in 1999 with TB, capping a 1-season NFL career. Few match his air-yards share, which grades in the 93rd percentile.
Size
6'3", 199#
College
Kansas State; Garden City CC
Draft
Rd 7, 240th overall (1999)
Seasons
1999–1999
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology44th percentile among WRs · limited sample
7 games · 15 targets
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size74▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands75▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat48▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability59▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share24▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share93▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency52▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume30▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TB | 43.6 | 7 | 9 | 96 | 1 |
Career profile
Darnell McDonald has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with TB.
As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 96 yards and 1 touchdown.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game47 on 3 catches, 1 TD vs NO, 1999 Week 9
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 23 8/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 73 18/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 43 11/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 53 18/g | 1 |
| In wins | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 79 20/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 17 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 38 10/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 58 19/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 58 19/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 38 10/g | 0 |
1999 game log
Darnell McDonald — common questions
- What position does Darnell McDonald play?
- Darnell McDonald is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Darnell McDonald played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darnell McDonald has played for TB (1999).
- Where did Darnell McDonald go to college?
- Darnell McDonald played college football at Kansas State; Garden City CC.
- When was Darnell McDonald drafted?
- Darnell McDonald was selected in round 7, 240th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Darnell McDonald scored?
- Darnell McDonald has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Darnell McDonald's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Darnell McDonald rated 43.6 for 1999, the 44th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Trent DilferQB · 1999
- Warrick DunnRB · 1999
- Mike AlstottFB · 1999
- Shaun KingQB · 1999
- Jacquez GreenWR · 1999
- Reidel AnthonyWR · 1999
- Eric ZeierQB · 1999
- Dave MooreTE · 1999
Drafted in round 7, 1999
- Madre HillRB · pick 207
- Jed WeaverTE · pick 208
- Hunter SmithP · pick 210
- Chris AkinsDB · pick 212
- Donald DriverWR · pick 213
- Antonio DingleDT · pick 214
- Mike PringleyDT · pick 215
- Anthony PoindexterSAF · pick 216
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