Kain McDonald
Sophomore offensive lineman on Coastal Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 305 lb · Hudson, NC · FW Buchholz
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2712 nationally · Signed with Coastal Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Coastal Carolina's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Coastal Carolina in 2025.
Kain McDonald
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Coastal Carolina3-star out of Buchholz
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Beard
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Coastal Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Coastal Carolina has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Coastal Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Coastal Carolina
Returning around him
- 15% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -11 net (32 in / 43 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Coastal Carolina · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #105 · 2026 recruiting class #118
Background
2025 (Freshman) Appeared in seven games as a true freshman High School Rated as a composite three-star prospect Played at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla. Helped lead Buchholz to 10 wins and a fourth consecutive state semifinal appearance in 2024 Was part of an offensive line that helped...