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Kayden McDonald

DT • #93
Houston Texans

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Player Info

  • Height
    6-3
  • Weight
    326
  • Arms
    32 1/4
  • Hands
    9 3/4
  • Experience
    R
  • College
    Ohio State
  • Age
    21
  • Hometown
    Suwanee, GA

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Kayden McDonald overcome with emotion after being drafted by Texans with no.36 pick

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Kayden McDonald's 2026 NFL Scouting Combine workout

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