# @nyjets on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=kTJhFfy_O5E
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32641245-nyjets-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6603651500.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-07-25T00:00:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** New York Jets (@nyjets) — https://gondola.cc/nyjets

## Caption

Growing up, Will McDonald had to hurdle life's obstacles to survive.  From living in his car to becoming one of the most decorated athletes in the state of Wisconsin, he overcame the odds behind an incredible village to become a first round pick of the Jets after being Iowa State's all-time sack leader. For the first time, experience his incredible story of resilience and perseverance in this documentary from 1JD Films.

Intro – 00:00-04:15 
Childhood – 04:29-06:50 
Love of Basketball & Athleticism as a Child – 06:51-08:37 
Family Struggles Growing Up – 08:38-10:09 
Starting at Waukesha North HS & Academic Struggles – 10:10-11:42 
Learning How to Play Football & Early Domination – 11:43-18:42 
Living Out of Car & Working at McDonald’s - 18:43-22:39 
Choosing Iowa State – 22:40-23:51 
Senior Year 3 Sport Dominance – 23:52-32:40 
Iowa State Career – 32:41-39:39 
NFL Draft & Ender – 39:40-47:13 

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## Stats

- **Views:** 30,241
- **Likes:** 985
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 108

## Credits

These are the roles credited on Gondola. Credits may be incomplete.
A brand, account owner, or featured person is not necessarily the creator.

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New York Jets | @nyjets | https://gondola.cc/nyjets | NFL Team |
| Brendan Alvino | @brendanalvino | https://gondola.cc/brendanalvino | Editor |
| Brendan Alvino | @brendanalvino | https://gondola.cc/brendanalvino | Videographer |

## Tags

newyorkjets, nfl, jets

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