Clinton McDonald was drafted No. 249 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 121 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 40 · #249 overall
Clinton McDonald Memphis Draft
Clinton McDonald was drafted No. 249 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 121 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2614th at Memphis
The pick
How Clinton McDonald came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 289 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 35.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2614th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14% of career value
- Final season
- 201910 years after the draft
Around pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Clinton McDonald.
Oregon
California
Liberty
Pittsburgh
Other DT picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clinton McDonald in the 2009 NFL Draft
Clinton McDonald is a Defensive tackle out of Memphis selected No. 249 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Clinton McDonald drafted?
Clinton McDonald was selected No. 249 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 40). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/clinton-mcdonald.
What college did Clinton McDonald play for?
Clinton McDonald played college football at Memphis in the Conference USA. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Clinton McDonald's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/clinton-mcdonald.