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Read Article →Vance McDonald Stats
Tight End · Pittsburgh Steelers / San Francisco 49ers · From Winnie, TX · Drafted 2013, round 2, pick 55
Vance McDonald is an NFL tight end who has played for Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers. In NFL (2016–2020) he has 141 catches for 1,561 yards and 12 touchdowns. In college (2011–2012) he has 78 catches for 965 yards and 7 touchdowns. He played college football at Rice. This page lists every season, his 2020 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Vance McDonald Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Vance McDonald Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2020
- Receiving Yards: 99, #68 of 114
- Receptions: 15, #53 of 114
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2020
- Ben Roethlisberger: 10 of 14 for 66 yards, 0 TD
Vance McDonald 2020 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at New York Giants | W 26-16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 2 | vs Denver Broncos | W 26-21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 3 | vs Houston Texans | W 28-21 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Week 5 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | W 38-29 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 7 | at Tennessee Titans | W 27-24 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Week 9 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 24-19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 14 | at Buffalo Bills | L 15-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 28-24 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 17 | at Cleveland Browns | L 22-24 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
| Week 18 | vs Cleveland Browns | L 37-48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vance McDonald College Career
FBS seasons at Rice. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Vance McDonald College Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 20 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Vance McDonald College Receiving Stats by Season
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