Cooper McDonald
Career Summary
Cooper McDonald is a linebacker who played at Washington, San Diego State and TCU before entering the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
McDonald attended Northwest High School in Texas, where he was the District 4-5A Division II Defensive MVP and an honorable mention all-state selection as a senior.
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High School
At Northwest High School in Texas, McDonald earned District 4-5A Division II Defensive MVP honors and honorable mention all-state recognition during his senior season.
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College Career
McDonald spent two seasons at Washington, two at San Diego State and one at TCU. Across 47 college games and 33 starts, he recorded 134 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, 19 quarterback hits, seven passes defended, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. At TCU in 2024, he totaled 25 tackles, four tackles for loss and three sacks in nine games.
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Path to the NFL
McDonald entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City in 2025 after his final college season at TCU.
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NFL Career
McDonald made Kansas City's roster in 2025. NFL statistics list him with 17 games, one start and 25 combined tackles during that rookie season.
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Career Accomplishments
At TCU in 2024, McDonald tied for second on the team with three sacks. He recorded a tackle for loss in five of his nine games with the Horned Frogs.
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Playing Style
McDonald's college production included tackles for loss, sacks, quarterback hits and passes defended. At TCU, he recorded sacks in his debut at Stanford and in each of his final two games before a midseason injury.
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