Darnell McDonald

Darnell Ali McDonald (born May 26, 1976) is a former wide receiver for the Los Angeles Xtreme of the XFL. McDonald played one season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL in 1999. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He also played for the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. McDonald played for the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League in 2007. He holds the record for most receiving yards at the Fiesta Bowl with 206 yards in 1998 and tying Rhett Dawson for most touchdown receptions with 3. He was credited with being a key to success in the win by Kansas State against Syracuse.

College career McDonald played two seasons at Garden City. In 1996, McDonald recorded 73 catches for 1,165 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Broncbusters. After two seasons of play, McDonald transferred to Kansas State. In the 1997 Fiesta Bowl, McDonald set a record with 206 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Statistics Season Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg TD 1997 Kansas State 11 6 21 441 21.0 6 1998 Kansas State 12 11 75 1,092 14.6 9 Regular season 23 17 96 1,533 16.0 15 Bowl games 2 2 12 330 27.5 5 Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.

1997 Fiesta Bowl – Played and started. 7 receptions, 206 yards, 3 TD 1998 Alamo Bowl – Played and started. 5 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TD

Professional career Tampa Bay Buccaneers McDonald was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft with the 240th overall pick. In week 9, he recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 10-yard reception from quarterback Trent Dilfer against the New Orleans Saints. On the season, he appeared in eight games and recorded nine receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown. He was released on July 30, 2000.

Los Angeles Xtreme On October 30, 2000, McDonald was selected 305th overall in the 2001 XFL draft by the Los Angeles Xtreme. On the season he had 34 receptions for 456 yards. He also led the league with eight touchdown catches. In the championship game against San Francisco, McDonald had seven receptions for 82 yards in the victory.

British Columbia Lions On August 1, 2001, McDonald signed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). On the season he had 34 receptions for 456 yards and two touchdowns. On February 27, 2002, McDonald signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was released on June 13, 2002. He then returned to British Columbia where he was released on September 24, 2002.

Calgary Stampeders (first stint) On August 17, 2003, McDonald signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In his first season with Calgary, he appeared in 14 games and led the team with 67 receptions for 1,0002 yards and four touchdowns. He was named CFL West All-star. He re-signed with the Stampeders on December 18, 2003, and was released in May 2004.

Montreal Alouettes In 2004, McDonald signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He did not play due to injury.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers On August 4, 2005, McDonald signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In five games he recorded 17 receptions for 232 yards and one touchdown.

Calgary Stampeders (second stint) On January 31, 2006, with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released before appearing in a game.

New Orleans VooDoo McDonald signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League (AFL). He appeared in three games and recorded 29 receptions for 302 yards and three touchdowns.

Professional career statistics NFL Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1999 TB 8 0 9 96 10.7 23 1 Career 8 0 9 96 10.7 23 1

XFL +Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2001 LA 8 8 34 456 13.4 39 8 Career 8 8 34 356 13.4 39 8 +Postseason Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2001 LA 2 2 9 118 13.1 23 0

CFL Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2001 BC 10 ? 31 558 18.0 65 2 2003 CGY 14 ? 67 1,002 15.0 47 4 2004 MTL Did Not Play (injury—knee) 2005 WPG 5 3 17 232 13.6 23 3 Career 29 ? 115 1,792 15.6 65 7

AFL Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2007 NO 3 ? 29 302 10.4 25 3 Career 3 ? 29 302 10.4 25 3