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75
Games
312
Solo Tackles
5
Sacks
8
Interceptions
T.J. McDonald is a former safety out of USC, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 71st overall pick (round 3) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 75 regular-season games from 2013 to 2018, with the St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
T.J. McDonald Career Stats
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | STL | 10 | 43 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | STL | 16 | 74 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | STL | 11 | 39 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | LA | 16 | 49 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIA | 8 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIA | 14 | 59 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | 75 | 294 | 103 | 25 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
219 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.59s
Bench Press
19 reps
Vertical Jump
40"
Broad Jump
131"
3-Cone Drill
6.89s
Shuttle
4.20s
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