Gannon University Athletics

2015: Donald is one of Gannon’s returning starters on the defensive line … named to the USA College Football Preseason All-America second team.

2014: Started every game … named to the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division second team … was Gannon’s seventh-leading tackler with 42 stops … finished fourth on the team in tackles for a loss (4.5) and fifth in assisted tackles (34) … recorded at least three stops in every game … opened the campaign with a season-high six tackles and 0.5 tackles for a loss against Southern Connecticut State … tied his season-high with six tackles against Indiana (Pa.) … had multiple solo stops during three of the first four contests … recorded a tackle for a loss during the first two games and final four contests … had his lone sack at Cheyney, resulting in three-yard loss.

2013: Played in every game for the second consecutive season, starting 10 … ranked eighth among PSAC players in forced fumbles per game (0.18) … finished third on the team in tackles (53) … began the campaign with a season-high nine tackles and one pass break-up at Lake Erie … produced an identical performance later in the year at California (Pa.) with nine tackles and one pass break-up … recorded eight stops against rival Mercyhurst, including a season-high five solo tackles … posted eight tackles and 0.5 tackle for a loss against Seton Hill in week nine … averaged 8.3 tackles during a three-game stretch against Mercyhurst, California (Pa.) and Seton Hill … finished the Slippery Rock and Bloomsburg contests with six tackles … recorded his lone sack of the season against the Rock … had at least six tackles in a game six times … made at least one tackle during the first 10 games of the season.

2012: Started every game as a true freshman … ranked 34th among PSAC players in sacks (3) and 41st in sacks per game (0.27) … tied for the team lead in sacks … was one of six Golden Knights to finish with at least 4.5 tackles for a loss … finished as Gannon’s eighth-leading tackler (50) … made his first career tackle during a season-opening victory against Lake Erie … recorded season-highs in total tackles (11) and solo tackles (6) against California (Pa.) … had at least four tackles in a game eight times … produced a season-best six assisted stops against Mercyhurst … had a tackle in every game … recorded his first career sack at Slippery Rock in week three … posted 2.5 sacks during the final five weeks.

High School: Played for head coach Gerry Rardin at Walsh Jesuit (Ohio) High School ... was a three-year starter ... named Most Improved Lineman as a sophomore ... selected Defensive Lineman of the Year as a junior ... named Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior ... received the Bill Rico Memorial Award as a senior ... named to the all-conference first team and all-district second team ... led Walsh Jesuit to the 2011 regional finals with a 12-2 record ... was a two-sport athlete, being a three-year starter in basketball ... received the Best Defensive and Rebounding Award in basketball ... served as a team captain for both football and basketball ... led the basketball team to the 2010 regional finals with a 20-4 record.

Personal: Sport and Exercise Science major ... has three brothers and one sister ... is the son of Theresa and James.

Career Highs
Tackles: 11 vs. California (Pa.) (10/20/12)
Solo Tackles: 6 vs. California (Pa.) (10/20/12)
Assisted Tackles: 6, five times, last vs. Indiana (Pa.) (11/8/14)
Tackles for a Loss: 1.5 vs. LIU Post (11/10/12)
TFL Yards: 8 vs. California (Pa.) (10/20/12)
Sacks: 1, three times, last vs. Slippery Rock (9/21/13)
Sack Yards: 8 vs. California (Pa.) (10/20/12)
Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Bloomsburg (10/5/13); vs. Slippery Rock (9/21/13)
Pass Break-Ups: 3 vs. Lake Erie (8/30/12)