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Zion McDonald

Zion McDonald

Zion McDonald

Defensive Back/Linebacker
2027 Class
6'0" Height
185 Weight
Cleveland School
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Zion
McDonald DB/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Cleveland
|
NC
McDonald plays a hybrid safety-linebacker role at American Leadership Academy and he fits that role well. He’s unafraid...
Evaluation by Will Helms
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About Zion

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Very Physical Downhill Run Stopping LineBacker Very patient smart Ballhawk DB

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Prepared for anything

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

None

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I’ve developed leadership teamwork working with my new team community service helping at groups homes etc

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

Yes , I’ve faced watching my brothers fight out games while i was hurt with shoulder or back injuries

What type of college are you looking for?

A college that’s gonna develop me into a problem and show love from the first conversation to the last one

Expert Analysis
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Zion
McDonald DB/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Cleveland
|
NC
Zion McDonald
McDonald plays a hybrid safety-linebacker role at American Leadership Academy and he fits that role well. He’s unafraid...
Written by Will Helms
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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McDonald plays a hybrid safety-linebacker role at American Leadership Academy and he fits that role well. He’s unafraid of contact and is willing to bang around in the box. I’d like to see him continue to hone his coverage skills on the back end, but he’s an excellent, high-upside safety prospect.

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Expert Analysis
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Zion
McDonald DB/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Cleveland
|
NC
Zion McDonald
McDonald plays a hybrid safety-linebacker role at American Leadership Academy and he fits that role well. He’s unafraid...
Written by Will Helms
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Will Helms | Prep Redzone Scout

Will Helms

Will Helms

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

@whelms21 will.helms21@gmail.com

McDonald plays a hybrid safety-linebacker role at American Leadership Academy and he fits that role well. He’s unafraid of contact and is willing to bang around in the box. I’d like to see him continue to hone his coverage skills on the back end, but he’s an excellent, high-upside safety prospect.

Written 7 months ago

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