Donovan Mathena

#33· Memphis ·LB ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Collierville, Tenn.

6'0"Height 235 lbWeight

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Donovan Mathena #33

Memphis · LB · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Collierville, Tenn. · Collierville HS

6-0 · 235 lbs

4.0

Long Shot

Floor 3.7 · Ceiling 4.1

#3533 overall · #398 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Rotational LB with some college production (11 tk, 0.5 sacks, 0 INT (2025)).

Ceiling · 4.1

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · AAC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 3.7

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	Memphis	6	11	3	0.5
2024	Memphis	2	1	—	—
2023	Memphis	2	4	1	—