Donovan Branch

Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-3
Weight:
261
Hometown:
Winter Garden, FL
High School:
Foundation Academy

2024 (Junior Season): Saw action in all 13 games...recorded 24 total tackles with 11 solo...season-high four tackles in games against Georgia State (Nov. 1) and Duke (Spet. 14)...notched three tackles for loss totaling 14 yards...recorded one sack for a loss of 10 yards and forced a fumble against North Carolina (Dec. 28)...had two pass breakups, including one at Massachusetts (Nov. 30)...logged four quarterback hurries throughout the season...played a crucial role in victory over North Carolina with two tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble...contributed four tackles and a quarterback hurry in win over Georgia State (Nov. 1)...registered two tackles and a pass breakup in win against UAB (Nov. 9).

2023 (Sophomore Season): Played in 11 games his sophomore season...Had two tackles including a 0.5 sack...Registered a half sack in the season-opener against NC State (Aug 31)...Made a tackle in the win at Rice (Oct 7).

2022 (Freshman Season): Appeared in 10 games as a freshman...Had three tackles on the season...Recorded a tackle in games at Michigan (Sept 17), vs. Boston College (Oct 29) and vs. UMass (Nov 4).

High School: Branch finished his high school career playing for head coach Andre Walker at Foundation Academy in Florida … Branch finished his senior campaign with 11.0 sacks, 56 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played … A First Team All-Conference pick as a defensive end and team captain during his senior year.

Personal: Father Quentin Branch and mother Dentra Branch … An honor roll student in high school.