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Shaun McDonald

WR

A 4th-round pick (106th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Arizona State, Shaun McDonald has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2009 with PIT, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 220 catches for 2,490 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 183#

College

Arizona State

Draft

Rd 4, 106th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2009

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
55.5

71th percentile among WRs · limited sample

16 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.07
Total EPA×0.22+0.38
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed74▶

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).

Size9▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DET46.112353321
2007DET60.7162799436
2006LAR41.916131361
2005LAR52.815746523
2004LAR55.516374943
2003LAR40.4471062

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Shaun McDonald has played in 79 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2003–2006), DET (2007–2008).

He has rushed for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 220 passes for 2,490 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DET: 943 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
15
1.9/g
161
20/g
0
Away8
22
2.8/g
333
42/g
3
In division6
10
1.7/g
140
23/g
2
Out of division10
27
2.7/g
354
35/g
1
In wins8
14
1.8/g
200
25/g
2
In losses8
23
2.9/g
294
37/g
1
On grass5
14
2.8/g
185
37/g
2
On turf11
23
2.1/g
309
28/g
1
Indoors9
15
1.7/g
161
18/g
0
Outdoors7
22
3.1/g
333
48/g
3

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA1 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonATL4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ARI2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 2ATL—36.3
Week 3NO1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 4SF1 rec, 6 yds, 1 TD44
Week 5SEA2 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD69.7
Week 6TB3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 7MIA4 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD81.4
Week 9NE3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 10SEA1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 11BUF6 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD70.2
Week 12GB6 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 13SF2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 14CAR3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 15ARI2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 16PHI1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 17NYJ-3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD44.9

Shaun McDonald — common questions

What position does Shaun McDonald play?
Shaun McDonald is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Shaun McDonald played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Shaun McDonald has played for LAR (2003–2006), DET (2007–2008).
Where did Shaun McDonald go to college?
Shaun McDonald played college football at Arizona State.
When was Shaun McDonald drafted?
Shaun McDonald was selected in round 4, 106th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Shaun McDonald scored?
Shaun McDonald has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Shaun McDonald's ScoutIndex Rating?
Shaun McDonald rated 46.1 for 2008, the 52nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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