Drafts / 2026 / Kayden McDonald
2026 draft · round 2 · pick #36

Kayden McDonald

Houston Texans · DT · Ohio St.

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ROOKIE
Value vs slot
7% of what pick #36 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+

This is the newest draft class, so it is not graded yet. Make your bust prediction.

The numbers
1Ledger points earned
7Expected so far (scaled)
0Seasons as a starter
0Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
3Games played

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Kayden McDonald: 2026 NFL Draft, pick #36

Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio St.) was the 36th overall pick in round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, selected by the Houston Texans. As a 2026 rookie he is not graded yet. Make your bust or hit call on Bust Watch.

See the whole 2026 NFL Draft class, or nearby picks: #33 De'Zhaun Stribling, #34 Chase Bisontis, #35 T.J. Parker, #37 Colton Hood, #38 Treydan Stukes, #39 Denzel Boston. How grades work.