Former Ohio State star Kayden McDonald fielded one of the weirdest questions you’ll ever hear asked at the NFL Draft

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Ohio State star Kayden McDonald fielded one of the weirdest questions you’ll ever hear asked at the NFL Draft

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Brandon Little | Last updated Apr 25, 2026 2:57 PM ET

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Former Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald slipped out of the first round, but found his NFL home early in Round 2 with the Texans. McDonald dealt with a really strange question after being drafted.

Former Ohio State football defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was expected to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, which didn’t happen. McDonald ended up landing with the Houston Texans early in the second round to team up with former Buckeye quarterback C.J. Stroud.

McDonald was paid a visit by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in a classy move after slipping into the second round. Following being drafted, McDonald was tasked with answering one of the weirder questions you’ll hear asked at the draft.

Kayden McDonald shouldn’t have been asked a question he was at the NFL Draft

McDonald was asked during his media availability, “How could other Christians pray for you?”.

McDonald repeated the question back to understand what he was hearing from the reporter was correct.

“Umm … they could just pray,” McDonald responded.

Reporter to Kayden McDonald:
“How could other Christians pray for you?”

Kayden McDonald:
“How could other Christians pray for me? Uhh……. they could just pray.” pic.twitter.com/pMh6cgSoVH
— Nick Schwager (@nickschwager_) April 25, 2026

A weird exchange for a player following one of the biggest moments in his career. These players already have a ton of emotion going through them in these moments and getting such a strange question doesn’t help.

Kayden McDonald has a chance to add to a special Texans’ defensive line

McDonald was a full-time starter at Ohio State for just one season. The talented defensive tackle was a force in the middle with 65 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and three sacks for Matt Patricia’s defense. McDonald is a run-stopping nose tackle first, but he brings pass-rush upside as well.

The former Buckeye will slot into a terrific defensive line to play with Texans EDGEs Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. Falling out of the first round may have been a blessing in disguise for McDonald.

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