DS / Texas

Jelani McDonald

Texas · Senior · 2025 film

Evaluator grade6.90

Height6′2¼″ (6022)

Weight194 lb

Length31 5/8

ClassSenior

College positionDS

NFL PosNKL

TypeH

One Liner

4yr Sr/2.5yr strt, DS/big NKL -- v gd ht/AA, gd wt, abv avg lgth-- rnge, tkl, inst, ply spd, toughs -- feet, m/m, ball skl, hands -- Cmpetes/upgrade Alford, hybrid NKL1 yr 1

Summary

Starting DS/NKL. Very good ht/AA, good wt, above avg lgth. Very good range, tackling, instincts, play speed and toughness. Needs smoother feet/pedal, better man coverage vs faster WRs and more ball production. Competes with/upgrades Alford at NKL1 Yr 1 as a hybrid NKL. Kyle Hamilton level upside.

Vision

Competes with/upgrades Alford at NKL1 Yr 1 with a different skill set. Kyle Hamilton-level ceiling.

Trait grades

Critical factors

Sz	7
Prod	6
Toughs	7
AA	7
Ftbl IQ	6
Dur	—
Str	7
Lgth	6
Cmpet	7
Inst	7
Ply Spd	7

Position specifics

Field Vision	6
Ball Skills	4
Communication	6
Range	7
Run Support	7
Hands	4
Transition/Hips	5
Tackling	7
Zone Cover	6
M/M	5

Games evaluated

Opponent / season as recorded	Game mark
@Ohio State	=
Oklahoma	+
Texas A&M	+

+ Positive · = Neutral · − Negative. Opponent abbreviations and seasons are preserved from the notes.

Original wording and abbreviations from Dilan’s notes are preserved. Blank grades remain unassigned. Measurements above are from the evaluation notes; ESPN player details are labeled separately.

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