He is the defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach for the University of Kansas, a position he has held since 2024.
[4] In 2016, he was hired by Iowa State as their passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach.
[5] In 2021, McDonald was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) to be an assistant defensive backs coach.
[7] In 2024, McDonald returned to college football as he was hired by Kansas to serve as the team's co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach.
[8] On December 8, 2024, McDonald was elevated to the role of defensive coordinator following the retirement of Brian Borland..[9]