T.J. McDonald was drafted No. 71 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft out of USC. 75 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #71 overall
T.J. McDonald USC Draft
T.J. McDonald was drafted No. 71 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft out of USC. 75 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 75
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2474th at USC
The pick
How T.J. McDonald came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
USC
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 219 lbs
- Hometown
- Fresno, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 185 prospect53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2474th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1771% of career value
- Final season
- 20185 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of T.J. McDonald.
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
UConn
Kent State
NC State
USC in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#16
Troy Polamalu
DB · PIT · 2003
USC · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#34
Tim McDonald
DB · ARI · 1987
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
#15
Dennis Smith
DB · DEN · 1981
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
#19
Joey Browner
DB · MIN · 1983
USC · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#6
Mark Carrier
DB · CHI · 1990
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
T.J. McDonald in the 2013 NFL Draft
T.J. McDonald is a Defensive back out of USC selected No. 71 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 T.J. McDonald drafted?
T.J. McDonald was selected No. 71 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/t-j-mcdonald.
What college did T.J. McDonald play for?
T.J. McDonald played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did T.J. McDonald's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/t-j-mcdonald.