Ricardo McDonald was drafted No. 88 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 119 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #88
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 3730th at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Ricardo McDonald came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 3730th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2773% of career value
- Final season
- 19997 years after the draft
Around pick 88
Who came off the board on either side of Ricardo McDonald.
Miami
Indiana
NC State
UCLA
Pittsburgh in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl
#7
Hugh Green
LB · TB · 1981
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#70
Gerald Hayes
LB · ARI · 2003
Pittsburgh
#258
Jerry Olsavsky
LB · PIT · 1989
Pittsburgh
#136
Clint Session
LB · IND · 2007
Pittsburgh
#120
Troy Benson
LB · NYJ · 1985
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricardo McDonald in the 1992 NFL Draft
Ricardo McDonald is a Linebacker out of Pittsburgh selected No. 88 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ricardo McDonald drafted?
Ricardo McDonald was selected No. 88 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/ricardo-mcdonald.
What college did Ricardo McDonald play for?
Ricardo McDonald played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Ricardo McDonald's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/ricardo-mcdonald.