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| Date of birth: January 26, 1991 | |
| Place of birth: Fresno, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
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T. J. McDonald (born January 26, 1991) is an American football safety for the USC Trojans.
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McDonald attended Edison High School in Fresno, California. He was considered the second best safety recruit in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com.[1][2]
As a freshman in 2009, McDonald was a backup safety and special teamer, recording seven tackles in 13 games. In 2010 he took over as a starter and had a team leading 89 tackles, three interceptions and a sack. He was a second team All-Pac 10 selection.[3]. After a successful junior season in 2011, McDonald was highly decorated with awards. He was a first team All-Pac 12 selection[4], and first team All-American selection by Pro Football Weekly[5] and The Sporting News. [6]
His father, Tim McDonald also attended USC and played 13 years in the National Football League.[7]