Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State. Ranked #30 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 1 projection); NY Jets drafted him in Round 1, pick 15.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
60ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | NYJ | 7-10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 19% | 15 |
| '24 | NYJ | 5-12 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 66% | 83 |
| '25 | NYJ | 3-14 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 66% | 82 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 22 | 25 | 48 | 60% | 60 | |
| Career | — | 22 | 25 | 48 | 60% | 60 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
239 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
132"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 15th overall, Will McDonald IV has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of EDGEs from the 2023 draft class.