Braylan Mcdonald
Braylan Mcdonald is a three-star recruit from Terrell, TX, out of Lancaster (No. 1,560 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Texas Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Mcdonald comes from
- Terrell, TX
- Lancaster
- Lancaster is about 300 miles from Jones AT&T Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,560 in the 2025 class.
- On the Texas Tech roster since 2025
Where Mcdonald fits
Texas Tech lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Texas Tech defensive backs with a game this season
Texas Tech is 7-1, No. 13 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs West Virginia, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lancaster
Also from Terrell, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Joey McGuire
Pass share
43.2%
236 pass / 310 run
Plays / game
68.2
8 games
Team sack rate
4.2%
260 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Texas Tech -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Texas Tech has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Zech McPhearson went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
Two seasons at Texas Tech
- 2026 Texas Tech McGuireYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Texas Tech McGuireYear 1 · Games –
- High school LancasterLancaster, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,560 in the 2025 class. Signed with Texas Tech.Also from Lancaster: Corian Gipson (Clemson), Kewan Lacy (Ole Miss), Manny Choice (Oklahoma) and 8 more.
2025
- Signed with Texas TechThree-star, out of Lancaster