Brandon McDonald
Brandon McDonald
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Brendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
Receivers who can beat press in various ways and then later separate with speed are to be desired. Brandon McDonald Brandon McDonald 6'0" | 192 lbs | WR Rumson-Fair Haven | 2026 State NJ might be filled up with Happy Meals based on how much he eats. When pressed McDonald varies his releases to gain yardage upfield. I also noted that McDonald noses his feet quickly, yet does not necessarily gain a lot of ground. This leads me to believe that he might be fluid in tight spaces. When in the redzone, McDonald comes back to the ball as he shows he understands the premium there is on space in that area. Additionally, he extends his arms to catch the ball, withstanding contact in the process. McDonald showed some football IQ on film too, boxing out defenders during a quarterback scramble and has shown to be a willing an physical blocker.
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Brendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
Receivers who can beat press in various ways and then later separate with speed are to be desired. Brandon McDonald Brandon McDonald 6'0" | 192 lbs | WR Rumson-Fair Haven | 2026 State NJ might be filled up with Happy Meals based on how much he eats. When pressed McDonald varies his releases to gain yardage upfield. I also noted that McDonald noses his feet quickly, yet does not necessarily gain a lot of ground. This leads me to believe that he might be fluid in tight spaces. When in the redzone, McDonald comes back to the ball as he shows he understands the premium there is on space in that area. Additionally, he extends his arms to catch the ball, withstanding contact in the process. McDonald showed some football IQ on film too, boxing out defenders during a quarterback scramble and has shown to be a willing an physical blocker.
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