Derek McDonald Football News & Bio

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

Bill Belichick Sees Strong Captains In Tar Heels Locker Room
Bill Belichick knows what strong leadership looks like, and he's seen it with this year's Tar Heel captains. "I've had a lot of good...
Wed Nov 11, 2026

From Brian Belichick in booth to LB Derek McDonald: How UNC makes defensive calls
With Steve Belichick no longer UNC's defensive coordinator, the question of who makes defensive calls on Saturdays has a straightforward answer, even if the process...
Tue Nov 10, 2026

Timir Hickman-Collins Named ACC Linebacker Of The Week
North Carolina's Timir Hickman-Collins has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week. The honor marks the fourth time a UNC linebacker has earned the award...
Mon Nov 9, 2026

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Notes
Top-ranked Miami defeated Carolina, 38-35, Saturday evening in Kenan Stadium. With the loss, Carolina drops to 4-4 on the season, and 2-3 in the ACC...
Sun Nov 1, 2026

Derek McDonald Named Butkus Award Semifinalist
UNC linebacker Derek McDonald has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the nation's top college linebacker. McDonald is one...
Thu Oct 29, 2026

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