Derek McDonald Football News & Bio
| Name: | Derek McDonald | | Hometown: | Atlanta, GA | | High School: | Marist School | | Height/Weight: | 6-4, 230 | | Position: | Linebacker | | Notes: | Football |
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Derek McDonald Named ACC Linebacker Of The WeekFor the second time this season, North Carolina's Derek McDonald has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week. It marks the second consecutive week that...
Mon Oct 26, 2026
UNC vs. Syracuse grades, snap counts: Derek McDonald leads the wayDerek McDonald’s 82.8 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus was the highest of any UNC Football player in the 31-30 overtime loss to Syracuse, while...
Sun Oct 25, 2026
Syracuse ends ACC skid with OT win over UNC. Observations from a thriller
Derek McDonald doesn’t have the answers. Not to North Carolina football’s breakdowns against a Syracuse team that was winless in ACC play, nor the Tar...
Sun Oct 25, 2026
Video: Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald Post-Syracuse Press Conferences
North Carolina linebacker Derek McDonald and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on...
Sun Oct 25, 2026
UNC Football Hosts Syracuse In ACC Home Opener Saturday Night - Pregame Notes
UNC Football hosts Syracuse in its ACC home opener Saturday after playing its first three conference games on the road. Kickoff at Kenan Stadium is...
Sat Oct 24, 2026