Furman: Solid three-year letterman who has played both cornerback and free safety during his career...will work at free safety again this fall as a backup to veteran starters Jeremy Blocker or Shelton Riley...should also again play a key role on special teams...possesses outstanding speed and strong work ethic...began his career as a walk-on wide receiver before moving to cornerback in 2002...joined football teammates Alonzo Johnson and Andrew Thacker for a third place finish in the 4x100 meter relay (42.02) at the 2005 Southern Conference Track & Field Championship, helping Furman to a sixth place team finish...performance earned him all-conference honors...also competed in the 100 meters. 2004 -- Saw action in all 13 games as a backup free safety and member of special teams...totaled 17 tackles and an interception...pickoff and 27-yard return came against Presbyterian (52-7 win)...also tallied a season high four tackles versus PC...stepped up with quality play after All-Southern Conference free safety Cam Newton was sidelined early in the Pittsburgh game (41-38 overtime loss)...totaled nine tackles over four games in Newton's absence working as the backup to interim starter Jeremy Blocker. 2003 -- Registered playing time in 10 games, working as both a reserve cornerback and member of special teams... missed only the Appalachian State game due to a concussion sustained in kickoff coverage against Western Carolina (19-13 win)...totaled 10 tackles and an interception...had a season high three tackles in the Paladins' season opener versus Elon (24-7 win) and in the season finale versus Chattanooga (63-21 win)...interception came in 45-0 victory over Gardner-Webb. 2002 -- Earned his first playing time primarily as a member of special teams, appearing in all 12 games and totaling nine tackles...registered a pair of two-tackle performances against both Richmond (17-7 win) and Appalachian State. 2001 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility. High School: 2001 graduate of Riverside High School...football coach was Brian Smith...played free safety, strong safety, and linebacker...tallied 97 tackles and seven sacks as a senior...also competed in track. Personal: Full name is Jonathan Blair MacDonald...son of Norman and Phyllis MacDonald...born August 20, 1982, in Greenville, South Carolina...father lettered three years as a wide receiver at Furman from 1972-74 and also competed in basketball and track & field...sociology major.