# Will McDonald IV — what pundits predicted

DE · Iowa State



12 checkable claims from 5 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player.

## Measurables

- Vertical: 36″
- Broad jump: 11′0″
- Height: 6′4″
- Weight: 239 lb

2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2023-combine.htm).

## What pundits expect (12 unsettled)

- Will McDonald IV to move — “could end up being traded if a team offers as high as a second-round pick” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Nov 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5f373964-6828-4a3d-b47b-608d241f0211
- Will McDonald IV to move — “traded to the Jaguars for a third-round pick” — [John Shipley](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-shipley), for 2026, said Nov 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ca64d81c-95b9-4596-a0fa-0ddd23981082
- Will McDonald IV to move — “could be traded to the Cowboys” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Nov 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fac43419-e3e9-44b1-b72f-bce7f69ea638
- Will McDonald IV to move — “could be traded to the Lions” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Nov 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fac43419-e3e9-44b1-b72f-bce7f69ea638
- Will McDonald IV to move — “could be traded to the Titans” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Nov 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fac43419-e3e9-44b1-b72f-bce7f69ea638
- Will McDonald IV to move — “traded before the 2026 NFL trade deadline” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/68dbfce2-4f0d-4723-956c-fcfa2bde55a7
- Will McDonald IV to move — “traded before the 2026 NFL trade deadline” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/68dbfce2-4f0d-4723-956c-fcfa2bde55a7
- Will McDonald IV to move — “traded before the 2026 NFL trade deadline” — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/68dbfce2-4f0d-4723-956c-fcfa2bde55a7
- Will McDonald IV to move — “trade candidate out of New York; possible fits Bears, 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys” — [Bradley Locker](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bradley-locker), for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8d4beeb7-b210-4be2-8ec5-6ae0bd40aa55
- Will McDonald IV to move — “could be traded before mid-November” — [Devon Platana](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/devon-platana), for 2026, said Oct 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eae8df84-9189-44dd-8911-23a2b2702283
- Will McDonald IV to record 10 sacks — Glenn Naughton, for 2026, said Sep 15, 2026; not settled yet
- Will McDonald IV to be 2nd on the depth chart — [Nick Faria](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-faria), for 2026, said Aug 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e070750-0467-41ae-ba74-571f3e4fa56d

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