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USC safety T.J. McDonald chosen in third round by St. Louis Rams

Safety T.J. McDonald looks during USC's NFL pro day.
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
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USC safety T.J. McDonald was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the NFL draft with the 71st overall pick.

McDonald, the son of former All-Pro safety Tim McDonald, was the second USC player drafted. The Buffalo Bills selected receiver Robert Woods in the second round with the 41st pick.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound McDonald intercepted two passes and led the Trojans with 112 tackles last season.

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McDonald joins a Rams team coached by former USC defensive back Jeff Fisher.

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