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Jaiden

McDonald EDGE

Class

2026

Height

6'1"

Weight

190

HS

Jackson

|

AL

Jaiden McDonald

Jaiden McDonald is a productive EDGE on Jackson’s front who can make huge impacts against the run and...

Written by Cooper Morreale

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Cooper Morreale | Prep Redzone Scout

Cooper Morreale

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Jaiden McDonald Jaiden McDonald 6'1" | 190 lbs | EDGE Jackson | 2026 State AL is a productive EDGE on Jackson’s front who can make huge impacts against the run and pass.

“McDonald is incredibly versatile off the edge and is an every-down playmaker for this Jackson defense. Against the run, McDonald is an aggressive force who does a great job fighting off blockers to get to the ball carrier, coming up with multiple stops behind the line of scrimmage or for little gain.

McDonald brings the same impact on passing downs- he’s a productive pass rusher who constantly pressures/takes down quarterbacks, leading to bad decisions with the ball and huge stops behind the line.“

I’ve been really impressed with McDonald’s versatility. He’s a reliable pass rusher who can create a ton of pressure and stops in the backfield. Tate Graham Tate Graham 6'5" | 225 lbs | QB Baker | 2027 AL will have to make sure he gets the ball out quickly with a player like McDonald coming after him.

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