James McDonald (American football)

James McDonald
No. 83
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1961-03-29) March 29, 1961
Long Beach, California
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolLong Beach Poly
CollegeUSC (basketball)
NFL draft1983: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions14
Yards168
Touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

James Zell McDonald (born March 29, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions.[1] He played college basketball for USC Trojans and did not play college football. His son, James McDonald, plays in Major League Baseball.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Rams Get McDonald Back From Lions for a Draft Pick". Los Angeles Times. October 16, 1985. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Pirates' James McDonald Still Living Dodger Stadium Childhood Dreams