AMES, Iowa – Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald has been named to the 2022 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, announced today by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

McDonald, a redshirt senior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of the nation’s top pass rushers. He earned First Team All-America accolades last season and is a two-time First Team All-Big 12 selection.

McDonald tied for the Big 12 lead in sacks last season with 11.5, breaking his own single-season school record and ranking ninth nationally. In his career, he’s ISU’s all-time career sack leader (29.0), which ranks fourth in Big 12 history.

He has forced nine fumbles in his career and has 34.5 tackles for a loss.

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