Kain McDonald
Kain McDonald is a three-star recruit from Hudson, NC, out of Buchholz (No. 2,712 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Coastal Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where McDonald comes from
- Hudson, NC
- Buchholz
- Buchholz is about 350 miles from Brooks Stadium (SC)
- Three-star, No. 2,712 in the 2025 class.
- On the Coastal Carolina roster since 2025
Where McDonald fits
Coastal Carolina lists 16 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 35th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Coastal Carolina is 3-5. Next: vs Old Dominion, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Buchholz
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Coastal Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 35th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Coastal Carolina has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Two seasons at Coastal Carolina
- 2026 Coastal Carolina BeardYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Coastal Carolina BeckYear 1 · Games –
- High school BuchholzGainesville, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,712 in the 2025 class. Signed with Coastal Carolina.Also from Buchholz: Myles Graham (Florida), Nicolas Clayton (Wisconsin), Jaren Hamilton (Arizona State) and 4 more.
2025
- Signed with Coastal CarolinaThree-star, out of Buchholz
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tim Beck → Ryan Beard. Worth noting in scheme + development context.