Derek McDonald Football News & Bio

Name: Derek McDonald Hometown: Atlanta, GA High School: Marist School Height/Weight: 6-4, 230 Position: Linebacker Notes: Football

UNC snap counts from win over TCU reveal numerous iron men
The numbers behind North Carolina Football's 15-10 win over TCU tell a story of two units with a lot of endurance. ACC Linebacker of the...
Tue Sep 1, 2026

Xavier Lewis, Derek McDonald Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors
North Carolina sophomore Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, while graduate student Derek McDonald has been selected as the ACC...
Mon Aug 31, 2026

UNC Football Announces Team Captains for 2026
Earlier this week, UNC Football officially announced its captains for the 2026 season. The group of seven contains senior edge rusher Melkart Abou Jaoude, senior...
Wed Aug 26, 2026

Video: UNC Football Players Monday Pre-TCU Press Conference
North Carolina wide receiver Jordan Shipp, linebacker Derek McDonald, quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., and defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude speak with the media on Monday...
Mon Aug 24, 2026

Derek McDonald on Leading UNC's Linebackers, Steve Belichick, and More
Syracuse transfer linebacker Derek McDonald has a unique vantage point to gauge how UNC's edge rushers are performing and understands their potential. "We have a...
Wed Aug 12, 2026

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