Jets Sign First-Round EDGE Will McDonald IV

The New York Jets have officially signed No. 15 overall pick EDGE Will McDonald IV to a rookie contract, according to Connor Hughes. 

This leaves just one unsigned player from the Jets’ 2023 class:

Rd Pick Player Pos. Note
1 15 Will McDonald IV DE Signed
2 43 Joe Tippmann C  
4 120 Carter Warren OT Signed
5 143 Israel Abanikanda RB Signed
6 184 Zaire Barnes LB Signed
6 204 Jarrick Bernard-Converse CB Signed
7 220 Zack Kuntz TE Signed

 

McDonald, 23, was a two-year starter at Iowa State but three-time first-team All-Big 12, as well as first-team All-American in 2021. 

NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Broncos OLB Randy Gregory

The No. 15 overall pick is projected to sign a four-year, $17,497,690 contract that includes a $9,725,593 signing bonus and will carry a $3,181,398 cap figure for the 2023 season.

During his five-year college career, McDonald appeared in 54 games and made 23 starts. He recorded 123 total tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 34 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and eight pass deflections.

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