Donovan Saunders

Samford

Nov 22 (Sat)

11:00 AM

COLLEGE STATION, TX - September 07, 2024 - Defensive back Donovan Saunders #24 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the McNeese St. Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
DB
Ht. / Wt.:
6-3 / 195
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.
High School:
Cathedral Catholic
Prev School:
Cal Poly

2024 (JUNIOR): Made a tackle against McNeese in his Aggie debut.

PRIOR TO TEXAS A&M: Appeared in 18 games in two seasons at Cal Poly where he totaled 26 tackles, 24 solo takedowns, 15 pass breakups and five interceptions … Tied to lead the Big Sky Conference and ranked No. 7 in the nation among FCS teams in passes defended (14) in 2023 to earn All-Big Sky Second Team honors … Played eight games in 2022 making nine tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions.

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Sean Coyle at Cathedral Catholic High School … Helped lead his team to a 12-2 record and the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division Championship in 2022 ... Led Cathedral Catholic to the Western League title and the state Division 1-AA championship in 2021 … Also played basketball and ran track recording times of 10.81 in the 100, 22.45 in the 200 and a 23-2.5 long jump and 43-4 in the triple jump.