Jelani McDonald: 2027 NFL Draft profile
Jelani McDonald is a senior safety at Texas in the 2027 NFL Draft class, ranked No. 28 on the WalterFootball big board and No. 48 on the NFL Draft Buzz big board.
- Position
- Safety
- School
- Texas
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 201 lb
- WalterFootball rank
- 28
- NFL Draft Buzz rank
- 48
- Draft Buzz average rank
- 61.7
2026 college stats
- Defense
- 26 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup
Through 2026-10-24. Source: cfbstats.com.
Quick answers
Where is Jelani McDonald ranked in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Jelani McDonald is No. 28 on the WalterFootball big board and No. 48 on the NFL Draft Buzz big board. Boards update through the season.
What position does Jelani McDonald play?
Jelani McDonald plays safety at Texas.
What are Jelani McDonald's 2026 college stats?
Defense: 26 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup.
Ranks are from WalterFootball (updated 2026-10-20) and NFL Draft Buzz (updated 2026-10-21).