Kyriq McDonald Season 2019

Joined UC in the summer of 2019 and was granted an immediate-eligibility waiver by the NCAA. McDonald played two seasons at Alabama, redshirting as a true freshman and playing in 11 games as a redshirt freshman in 2018. He totaled seven tackles and a QB hurry, earning the Alabama coaches' special teams players of the week for his play against Mississippi State and Auburn.

2018 (Alabama): Filled a role in the Tide secondary and on special teams after redshirting his first season ... totaled seven tackles and a quarterback pressure through 11 games of action in his redshirt freshman campaign ... named one of the Alabama coaches’ special teams players of the week for his play against Mississippi State and Auburn. Louisville: Totaled two tackles in his first collegiate action. Arkansas State: Recorded two tackles for a second straight week and added one quarterback hurry against the Red Wolves. Ole Miss:Made one stop against the Rebels. Texas A&M: Saw time on special teams against the Aggies but did not collect any stats. Louisiana: Recorded one tackle in the Tide’s contest against ULL. Arkansas: Played in Fayetteville but came away with no stats. LSU: Worked on special teams against the Tigers. Mississippi State: Earned special teams player of the week accolades from the UA coaches for his efforts on both coverage units. The Citadel: Saw time against the Bulldogs but did not collect any stats. Auburn: Recorded one tackle on kickoff coverage to limit a potentially big gain ... earned special teams player of the week accolades from the Alabama coaching staff for his efforts in the Iron Bowl. Georgia: Worked on special teams in the SEC title game but did not collect any stats.

2017 (Alabama): Redshirted during his first season at The University of Alabama.

HIGH SCHOOL: Arrived at Alabama in January 2017 as one of the top athletes and defensive backs in the state ... participated in spring drills ... four-star recruit by Rivals who was rated the No. 24 cornerback overall and No. 16 player in Alabama ... tabbed a three-star prospect by Scout, ESPN, 247Sportsand the 247Composite... ranked as the No. 41 cornerback in the country and No. 2 in Alabama by Scout ... the No. 46 corner and No. 21 player in the state by 247Composite... 2016 All-USA Alabama first-team selection by USA Today ... 2015 Super 12 Team selection by the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... received ASWA7A First Team All-State honors in 2015 ... member of the PrepStarAll-Southeast Region team ... 2015 AL.com Huntsville-Region Defensive Player of the Year ... recorded 66 tackles, including 12 for a loss, three interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a senior in 2016 despite battling injuries ... finished with 70 tackles, eight interceptions, five punt blocks and six pass breakups as a junior in 2015 ... totaled 10 non-offensive touchdowns in 2015, returning four interceptions, four punts and two kickoffs for scores ... played for head coach Wade Waldropat James Clemens High School ... chose Alabama over Florida State, Louisville and Mississippi State.