Ohio State Buckeyes#- · DL Kayden McDonald
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- Former player
Kayden McDonald played DL for Ohio State. In the 2025 season he had 65 tackles and 3 sacks over 14 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Kayden McDonald career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | OSU | 14 | 65 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | OSU | 11 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | OSU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 85 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Kayden McDonald: Ohio State DL profile and stats
Kayden McDonald is a DL for Ohio State. This profile tracks Kayden McDonald's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Kayden McDonald in the news
All newsPreviewMaryland at Ohio State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Maryland visits Ohio State at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is 4:15 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapOhio State beat Iowa 31-14 (Week 5, 2026)Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Ohio State is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Iowa is 4-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapOhio State beat Illinois 42-19 (Week 4, 2026)Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 at Ohio Stadium. Now Ohio State is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kayden McDonald play for?
Kayden McDonald plays for Ohio State at DL.
What position does Kayden McDonald play?
Kayden McDonald is a DL for Ohio State.