Will McDonald was drafted No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 47 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 15 · #15 overall
Will McDonald Iowa State Draft
Will McDonald was drafted No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 47 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1520th at Iowa State
The pick
How Will McDonald came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 239 lbs
- Hometown
- Pewaukee, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 25 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1520th among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Will McDonald.
Iowa
Georgia
Mississippi State
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa State in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Will McDonald in the 2023 NFL Draft
Will McDonald is a Defensive end out of Iowa State selected No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Will McDonald drafted?
Will McDonald was selected No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/will-mcdonald.
What college did Will McDonald play for?
Will McDonald played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Will McDonald's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/will-mcdonald.