Defensive Back · #4
Jelani McDonald Scouting Report
Jelani McDonald is a 6'2", 201 lb S at Texas (Senior). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 69 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 4 draft boards.
No. 69 2027 consensus · 4 boardsStats just now
Total Tackles
33
Solo Tackles
16
Assists
17
Sacks
0
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
0
Passes Defended
1
Career path
High school through every college stop and pro club. On3 transfer history and Wikipedia infobox, with JUCO logos when the school is on file.
- TEXCollege
Texas
On3 path
HS offer board
Every school on this player's On3 interest list from the high-school cycle — including classes already enrolled. 247Sports lists the same schools; On3 is the live source.
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Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 80 | 49 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| 2026 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 148 | 81 | 67 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
News
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- Campbell hits 3 FGs as Western Kentucky defeats Sam Houston 16-3
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- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: Full Highlights
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- Obeid kicks 20-yard FG as time expires, Missouri State beats Kennesaw State 24-21
— Yousef Obeid kicked a 20-yard field goal as time expired, Henry Belin IV had a career-high 300 yards passing and threw two touchdown passes to Isaiah Myers, and Missouri State defeated Kennesaw State 24-21 on Wednesday night.
Recruiting history
- Texas, On3 path
- Texas Longhorns, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
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FAQ
Where is Jelani McDonald ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 69 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 4 draft boards.
What position does Jelani McDonald play?
S