Derek McDonald Football News & Bio

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

ESPN's Bill Connelly has high praise for UNC football's transfer portal class
After a dreadful first portal effort, this was a much more Bill Belichick transfer class, featuring three tight ends and explosive Patriot Leaguers in WR...
Fri Apr 10, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC's Portal Class: Brown, Harvey, McDonald, Hoilette, Seelmann
Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's 2026 transfer portal class, focusing on the defensive side of the ball and thoughts...
Wed Jan 14, 2026

Syracuse transfer linebacker Derek McDonald commits to UNC Football
UNC Football has landed transfer portal commitment No. 13. Syracuse multi-year starting linebacker Derek McDonald visited UNC earlier this week and decided it's where he'll...
Sat Jan 10, 2026

Former Syracuse linebacker Derek McDonald to visit UNC
UNC Football has another visit in store as former Syracuse linebacker Derek McDonald is visiting Chapel Hill. McDonald, who announced his decision to enter the...
Tue Jan 6, 2026