Zaiden McDonald
Zaiden McDonald is a three-star recruit from Newark, NJ, out of Malcolm X Shabazz (No. 833 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Stanford's 9 games this season.
Where McDonald comes from
- Newark, NJ
- Malcolm X Shabazz
- About 2,550 miles from Stanford Stadium
- Three-star, No. 833 in the 2026 class.
Where McDonald fits
Stanford lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Stanford defensive backs with a game this season
Stanford is 4-5. Next: at Virginia Tech, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Malcolm X Shabazz
Also from Newark, NJ
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tavita Pritchard
Pass share
54.7%
320 pass / 265 run
Plays / game
65.0
9 games
Team sack rate
4.2%
358 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Stanford -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Stanford has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Kyu Blu Kelly went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Stanford in 2026
- 2026 Stanford PritchardYear 1 · Games –
- High school Malcolm X ShabazzNewark, NJ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 833 in the 2026 class. Signed with Stanford.Also from Malcolm X Shabazz: Omari Gaines (Stanford) and Judah Pruitt (Boston College).
2026
- Signed with StanfordThree-star, out of Malcolm X Shabazz