Tim McDonald (American football)

Total tackles	1,139
Interceptions	40
Interception yards	640
Forced fumbles	10
Fumble recoveries	16
Sacks	9.5
Defensive touchdowns	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tim McDonald
No. 46
Position	Safety
Personal information
Born	January 6, 1965; Fresno, California, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school	Edison (Fresno)
College	USC
NFL draft	1987: 2nd round, 34th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1987–1992); San Francisco 49ers (1993–1999);
Coaching
	Fresno State (2012) ; Defensive backs coach; New York Jets (2013–2014) ; Defensive backs coach; Buffalo Bills (2015–2016) ; Defensive backs coach;
Awards and highlights
	Super Bowl champion (XXIX); 2× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1992); 4× Second-team All-Pro (1990, 1991, 1993, 1995); 6× Pro Bowl (1989, 1991–1995); Consensus All-American (1986); First-team All-American (1985); 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1985, 1986); Second-team All-Pac-10 (1984);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	1,139
Interceptions	40
Interception yards	640
Forced fumbles	10
Fumble recoveries	16
Sacks	9.5
Defensive touchdowns	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Timothy McDonald (born January 6, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). McDonald played college football for the USC Trojans, and was honored as a two-time All-American and two-time team most valuable player (MVP). A second-round pick in the 1987 NFL draft, he played for the St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1987–1992) and the San Francisco 49ers (1993–1999). Upon the conclusion of his playing career, McDonald entered coaching, most recently serving as the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.