Donovan Jeter

Donovan Jeter

Jeter with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Personal information
Born:	(1998-12-07) December 7, 1998 (age 26) Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:	Beaver Falls
College:	Michigan (2017–2021)
Position:	Nose tackle
Undrafted:	2022
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (2022)* Washington Commanders (2022) Chicago Bears (2023)* New York Giants (2023)* Houston Roughnecks (2024)* DC Defenders (2024)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donovan Jeter (born December 7, 1998) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. Jeter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has also been a member of the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Houston Roughnecks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in (1.91 m)	310 lb (141 kg)	33+3⁄8 in (0.85 m)	10+1⁄2 in (0.27 m)	5.15 s	1.80 s	2.88 s	4.88 s	7.80 s	31.0 in (0.79 m)	8 ft 8 in (2.64 m)	26 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Pittsburgh Steelers

After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Jeter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 30, 2022.^[2] He was waived on August 30 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2022 season.^[3]

Washington Commanders

Jeter signed with the Washington Commanders on September 12, 2022.^[4] He appeared in one game before being released a week later.^[5] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 21.^[6] Jeter was released on October 18, 2022.^[7]

Chicago Bears

On January 10, 2023, Jeter signed a reserve/futures contract with the Chicago Bears.^[8] He was waived by the Bears on August 1, 2023.^[9]

New York Giants

On August 4, 2023, Jeter signed with the New York Giants.^[10] He was waived on August 27.^[11]

Houston Roughnecks

On December 11, 2023, Jeter signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.^[12] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League (USFL) merged to create the United Football League (UFL).^[13]

DC Defenders

On January 5, 2024, Jeter was selected by the DC Defenders during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.^[14] He was released on March 10, 2024.^[15]

References

1. "2022 NFL Draft Scout Donovan Jeter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
2. Varley, Teresa (April 30, 2022). "Steelers agree to terms with 10 rookie free agents". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
3. Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
4. Selby, Zach. "Donovan Jeter excited to add skill set to Commanders front". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
5. Selby, Zach (September 19, 2022). "Commanders claim DT John Ridgeway off waivers, release DT Donovan Jeter". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
6. Washington Commanders Public Relations. "Commanders sign DT Donovan Jeter to the practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
7. Selby, Zach. "Commanders sign Jake Fromm to practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
8. NFL Staff (January 10, 2023). "NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Jan. 10". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
9. "Bears sign defensive tackle Bravvion Roy". nbcsportschicago.com. August 1, 2023.
10. "Giants sign NT Donovan Jeter; WR Jeff Smith waived/injured". Giants.com. August 4, 2023.
11. Salomone, Dan (August 27, 2023). "Giants make series of transactions ahead of NFL roster deadline". Giants.com.
12. "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
13. Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
14. "UFL - Team Rosters". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
15. "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.

External links

• Michigan Wolverines bio
• Media related to Donovan Jeter at Wikimedia Commons