WR · Pittsburgh Steelers
Shaun McDonald
Age 44 · 178 cm (5'10") · 83 kg · Born Jun 30, 1981 · Arizona State
NFL career
2003
debut year
2009
last season
7
seasons
#81
jersey
College: Arizona State
2003 NFL Draft
Rd 4
round
#106
overall pick
STL
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2003 to 2008 · 79 games.
Receiving
2,490yards
11touchdowns
220receptions
11.3YPC avg
Stats by season
6 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Los Angeles Rams | 4 | 10 | 0 | 62 | 6.2 | 0 |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Rams | 16 | 37 | 0 | 494 | 13.4 | 3 |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Rams | 15 | 46 | 0 | 523 | 11.4 | 0 |
| 2006 | Los Angeles Rams | 16 | 13 | 0 | 136 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 2007 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 79 | 0 | 943 | 11.9 | 6 |
| 2008 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 35 | 0 | 332 | 9.5 | 1 |
Games during career · Pittsburgh Steelers
Most recent results for the franchise while Shaun McDonald was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
30–24 @ Dolphins
2009-17 · Jan 3, 2010 · REGULAR
W
23–20 vs Ravens
2009-16 · Dec 27, 2009 · REGULAR
W
37–36 vs Packers
2009-15 · Dec 20, 2009 · REGULAR
L
6–13 @ Browns
2009-14 · Dec 10, 2009 · REGULAR
L
24–27 vs Raiders
2009-13 · Dec 6, 2009 · REGULAR
L
17–20 @ Ravens
2009-12 · Nov 29, 2009 · REGULAR
L
24–27 @ Chiefs
2009-11 · Nov 22, 2009 · REGULAR
L
12–18 vs Bengals
2009-10 · Nov 15, 2009 · REGULAR
Other "McDonald" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Arizona State alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Arizona State.
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Cam Skattebo
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Dashaun Mallory
DT · 2024 · Bears
Messiah Swinson
TE · 2024 · Packers
Ro Torrence
DB · 2024 · Bears
Bryan Thompson
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Xazavian Valladay
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Chase Lucas
CB · 2022 · Buccaneers
2003 NFL Draft · Round 4 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#98
#99
#100
#101
#102
#104
#105
#107
#108
#109
#110
Dennis Weathersby
CB · CIN
#99
Artose Pinner
RB · DET
#100
Todd Johnson
DB · CHI
#101
Domanick Williams
RB · HOU
#102
Montrae Holland
G · NOR
#103
Bradie James
ILB · DAL
#104
George Wrighster
TE · JAX
#105
Onterrio Smith
RB · MIN
#107
DeJuan Groce
DB · STL
#108
Quentin Griffin
RB · DEN
#109
Jarret Johnson
OLB · BAL
#110
Seneca Wallace
QB · SEA
WR peers of the era
Other WRs who debuted within five seasons of Shaun McDonald.
Aaron Moorehead
Debut 2003 · #85 · Colts
Adrian Madise
Debut 2003 · #12 · Buccaneers
Andre Johnson
Debut 2003 · #81 · Titans
Anquan Boldin
Debut 2003 · #80 · Lions
Antonio Brown
Debut 2003 · #82 · Commanders
Antonio Chatman
Debut 2003 · #83 · Bengals
Arland Bruce
Debut 2003 · #19 · 49ers
Arnaz Battle
Debut 2003 · #81 · Steelers
Born on June 30
Bill Lenkaitis
1946 · New England Patriots
Tom Hull
1952 · Green Bay Packers
Rick Nuzum
1952 · Green Bay Packers
Bob Nelson
1953 · Las Vegas Raiders
Randy Reutershan
1955 · Pittsburgh Steelers
Roy Green
1957 · Philadelphia Eagles
Mark Kafentzis
1958 · Indianapolis Colts
Bob Niziolek
1958 · Detroit Lions