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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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.9

36th percentile among WRs · limited sample

16 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14-0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.76
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

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).

Size10▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability24▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share60▶

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

Air-Yards Share38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume48▶

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)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
4
0.5/g
63
8/g
0
Away8
9
1.1/g
73
9/g
1
In division6
7
1.2/g
67
11/g
0
Out of division10
6
0.6/g
69
7/g
1
In wins8
4
0.5/g
46
6/g
0
In losses8
9
1.1/g
90
11/g
1
On grass6
7
1.2/g
66
11/g
1
On turf10
6
0.6/g
70
7/g
0
Indoors10
6
0.6/g
79
8/g
0
Outdoors6
7
1.2/g
57
10/g
1

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN—34.9
Week 2SF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 3ARI2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD18
Week 4DET—36.1
Week 5GB2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 6SEA1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 8LAC1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD51.7
Week 9KC2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 10SEA2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD34.3
Week 11CAR1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 12SF—37.2
Week 13ARI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 14CHI—35.9
Week 15LV—37.2
Week 16WAS—37.7
Week 17MIN—36.7

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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