Jets take Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald at No. 15
Associated PressFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Will McDonald was mainly focused on jump shots and layups as a high school athlete on the basketball courts of Wisconsin. And now the former Iowa State edge rusher will get to play with him in the NFL after the New York Jets selected McDonald with the 15th overall pick Thursday night. “This kid,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said, “has elite ability to get after the quarterback.” After devoting his focus and energy to football, McDonald developed into one of the college game’s most prolific pass rushers during his career with the Cyclones, racking up a school-record 34 sacks. “We come at you in waves.. With Aaron here, hopefully we’re playing with a few more leads and we’ve got a guy who can close the door on some offenses and get to the quarterback.” McDonald became the first Iowa State player to be selected in the opening round of the draft since quarterback George Amundson went to the Houston Oilers 14th overall in 1973. McDonald’s selection marked the third time the Jets picked 15th overall, joining tight end Johnny Mitchell in 1992 and defensive lineman Ron Faurot in 1984.
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