Zaiden McDonald
6′2″ · 195 lb · Newark, NJ · Malcolm X Shabazz
On the Stanford roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Newark, NJ
- Malcolm X Shabazz
- About 2,550 miles from Stanford Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 833 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8767.
Where he fits
Stanford lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Stanford defensive backs with a game this season
Stanford’s week
- RecordStanford is 4-4.
- Next gameat Louisville · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Malcolm X Shabazz
Also from Newark, NJ
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tavita Pritchard
Pass share
54.5%
282 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
64.6
8 games
Team sack rate
4.3%
278 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Stanford -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Stanford has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Kyu Blu Kelly went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Stanford in 2026
- 2026 Stanford PritchardYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Stanford in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 833 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Stanford in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Stanford3-star out of Malcolm X Shabazz