Cooper McDonald

Cooper McDonald is a senior linebacker for TCU, listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches), 240 pounds, and wearing jersey No. 44. Born in Haslet, Texas, McDonald has been an active contributor in the front seven during the 2024 regular season. In nine games played with five starts in 2024, McDonald recorded 25 combined tackles, including 14 solo tackles and 11 assists, reflecting a steady defensive workload in a rotational and starting role. His most notable impact plays came in the pass rush: he totaled 3.0 sacks for 26 sack yards, along with 4 quarterback hits. McDonald also logged 2.0 tackles for loss for 15 yards and forced one fumble. McDonald’s 2024 statistical line includes zero interceptions, zero passes defended, and zero fumble recoveries, with no recorded safeties or special teams blocks in the provided data. This Cooper McDonald NCAAF profile centers on his production as an inside linebacker/edge-involved defender, with the most significant metrics being sacks, quarterback hits, and combined tackles from his 2024 campaign.