Wilbert McDonald IV (born June 4, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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and was selected by the Jets as the 15th pick in the first round of the

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Early life and high school

McDonald was born on June 4, 1999, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Casimir Pulaski High School as a freshman before transferring to

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in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he lettered in basketball, and track and field in addition to football.

College career

McDonald had three tackles with one sack and a forced fumble in four games as a true freshman before deciding to redshirt the rest of the season. McDonald was named first team All- Big 12 Conference as a redshirt sophomore after setting a school record and tying for the national lead with 10.5 sacks. McDonald broke his previous single-season sack record and the Iowa State career sacks record during his redshirt junior season.

Professional career

McDonald was selected by the

as the 15th overall pick in the

References

External links

New York Jets bio

Iowa State Cyclones bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McDonald IV, Will 1999 births Living people American football defensive ends Players of American football from Milwaukee Iowa State Cyclones football players All-American college football players New York Jets players