Cade McDonald

WR • 5'11" • 195 lbs • Naperville, IL, USA

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Cade McDonald reads as a alpha target based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

Developing production for a receiver

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Reliability

Sporadic game-to-game production

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Career Arc

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Best season by Season Value: 2021 Regular Season · Michigan State

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Snapshot

Career Teams: 2
Unique Seasons: 6
Program Path: Michigan State • Miami (OH)
Peak Game: Peak game by takeover score: Cincinnati

Player Story

Cade McDonald built his college career from 2019 through 2024 as a wide receiver from Naperville, IL wearing No. 15, spending time with Miami (OH) and Michigan State. The clearest part of Cade McDonald's career was...

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Latest team and position: Miami (OH) · WR
Career Receiving Yards: 1,032
Tracked sample: 6 unique seasons · 8 entries · 29 games
Best season: 2021 Regular Season · Michigan State
Top game: Cincinnati
Latest roster: No. 15 · Senior
2024 Receiving yards rank: 631 receiving yards · WR 143rd (top 14%) · Mid-American 15th (top 9%) · National 153rd (top 8%)

Cade McDonald played WR for Michigan State and Miami (OH). Across 6 tracked seasons, Cade McDonald recorded 15 rushing yards, 1,032 receiving yards, and 2 tackles. His top tracked season came in 2024 with Miami (OH).

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