Kayden McDonald Rookie Profile, College Stats & Combine
Kayden McDonald is a defensive tackle for the Houston Texans. He was selected with pick 36 of round 2 in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He is on an NFL roster for his 2026 rookie season. 26 college games across 3 seasons for Ohio State.
Player details
- Position: DT
- Team: Houston Texans
- Jersey: #93
- Experience: Rookie (2026)
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 326 lbs
- College: Ohio State
- Drafted: 2026 · Round 2 · Pick 36
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ohio State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Ohio State | 11 | 19 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ohio State | 14 | 65 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |