James McDonald (American football)

James McDonald
No. 83
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1961-03-29) March 29, 1961
Long Beach, California
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolLong Beach (CA) Poly
CollegeUSC
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 tight end in the National Football League. He played for the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions.[1] He played college basketball at Southern California (USC) 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