Vance McDonald was drafted No. 55 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Rice. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 23 · #55 overall
Vance McDonald Rice Draft
Vance McDonald was drafted No. 55 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Rice. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 148th at Rice
The pick
How Vance McDonald came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Rice
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 267 lbs
- Hometown
- Winnie, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 148th among Rice picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 536% of career value
- Final season
- 20207 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Vance McDonald.
SMU
Boise State
Kansas State
South Carolina
Rice in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Rice
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vance McDonald in the 2013 NFL Draft
Vance McDonald is a Tight end out of Rice selected No. 55 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Rice has produced 23 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 Vance McDonald drafted?
Vance McDonald was selected No. 55 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/vance-mcdonald.
What college did Vance McDonald play for?
Vance McDonald played college football at Rice in the Conference USA. See every Rice draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rice-owls.
How did Vance McDonald's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/vance-mcdonald.