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NCAA · Big 12 · 2026
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Braylan McDonald
S · RS FR
2-FR
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Bio
Braylan McDonald is a safety from Terrell, Texas, who attended Lancaster High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A consensus three-star recruit, he initially committed to Washington State before joining Texas Tech in June 2024. During his redshirt freshman season in 2025, McDonald appeared in two games during non-conference play against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Kent State while serving primarily as a scout team member. At Lancaster, he played multiple positions including wide receiver, defensive back, linebacker, and kicker, and also competed in track and field. McDonald is a leadership studies major at Texas Tech. From Lancaster · Terrell, TX.
Braylan McDonald started 0 of 14 games in 2025 and appeared in 2.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'0"Weight190 lbHometownTerrell, TXHigh schoolLancasterRecruiting3 · No. 1560 national · 2025 classConferenceBig 12
Career path
LANCASTERTerrell, TX
TEXAS TECH2025 — present