Kayden McDonald became Ohio State’s wrecking ball in the middle
In the 2025 season, Kayden McDonald broke out as a disruptive interior DL for Ohio State, finishing with 65 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles while earning unanimous All-American and Big Ten DL of the Year honors. He’s a load at 6-foot-2, 326 pounds, but the tape says he’s more than size: he stacks blocks, collapses pockets, and brings real finishing power. If you want a stout, high-motor run defender who can also create negative plays, he’s absolutely a fit.
