University of Oklahoma Athletics

2024 Football Roster

Mykell Patterson-McDonald
Jersey Number 45

Mykel Patterson-McDonald

  • Position:
    DB
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    176
  • Hometown:
    Moore, Okla.
  • High School:
    Westmoore HS
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-star prospect by Rivals and a three-star recruit according to 247Sports, On3 and ESPN … rated as the nation’s No. 38 safety prospect by Rivals, No. 71 by ESPN, No. 118 by On3 and No. 124 by 247Sports … the No. 2-ranked recruit in Oklahoma by Rivals, No. 10 by ESPN, No. 13 by 247Sports and No. 14 by On3 … versatile two-way player who saw action at defensive back, wide receiver and running back for the Westmoore Jaguars … earned first-team All-Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference honors in 2023 … recorded 62 solo tackles, 14 pass breakups and one interception as a senior in 2023 … named the District 6A-I Defensive Back of the Year as a senior … tallied 53 solo tackles, 55 assisted tackles, two forced fumbles and three interceptions during his junior campaign … registered 30 solo tackles, 21 assists, two interceptions and 12 passes defended his sophomore season … also competed in track and field … ran a 22.67 in the 200-meter dash and recorded a 21-9 mark in the long jump his junior year … father (Larry McDonald) was a walk-on at Oklahoma … chose OU over Houston, Iowa State, Missouri and others … major is business ... first name pronounced my-KELL.
Brent Venables Media Availability - 9/9/25
Tuesday, September 09
Ben Arbuckle Media Availability - 9/9/25
Tuesday, September 09
Sooner Sports Talk - 9/8/25
Monday, September 08
Sooner Football With Brent Venables - 9/7/25
Sunday, September 07