Will McDonald is a linebacker at Wisconsin, from Houlton, WI, who has not played in Wisconsin's 8 games this season.
Where McDonald comes from
- Houlton, WI
- Hudson
- About 200 miles from Camp Randall Stadium
- On the Wisconsin roster since 2023
Where McDonald fits
Wisconsin lists 23 linebackers this season.
Wisconsin linebackers with a game this season
Wisconsin is 5-3. Next: vs Rutgers, Sat Nov 7.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Luke Fickell
Pass share
43.5%
200 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
57.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
218 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
Will McDonald plays linebacker for Wisconsin.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in tackling and pursuit.
Wisconsin has produced 12 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Leo Chenal was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons at Wisconsin
- 2026 Wisconsin FickellYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Wisconsin FickellYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Wisconsin FickellYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Wisconsin FickellYear 1 · Games –
- High school HudsonHoulton, WI
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Luke Fickell.
