American football player (born 1998)
American football player
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
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
^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Donovan Jeter College Football Profile" . DraftScout.com . Retrieved March 31, 2023 .
^ Varley, Teresa (April 30, 2022). "Steelers agree to terms with 10 rookie free agents" . Steelers.com . Retrieved September 19, 2022 .
^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players" . Steelers.com . Retrieved September 19, 2022 .
^ Selby, Zach. "Donovan Jeter excited to add skill set to Commanders front" . Commanders.com . Retrieved September 17, 2022 .
^ Selby, Zach (September 19, 2022). "Commanders claim DT John Ridgeway off waivers, release DT Donovan Jeter" . Commanders.com . Retrieved September 19, 2022 .
^ Washington Commanders Public Relations. "Commanders sign DT Donovan Jeter to the practice squad" . Commanders.com . Retrieved September 24, 2022 .
^ Selby, Zach. "Commanders sign Jake Fromm to practice squad" . Commanders.com . Retrieved October 18, 2022 .
^ NFL Staff (January 10, 2023). "NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Jan. 10" . NFL.com . Retrieved January 20, 2023 .
^ "Bears sign defensive tackle Bravvion Roy" . nbcsportschicago.com . August 1, 2023.
^ "Giants sign NT Donovan Jeter; WR Jeff Smith waived/injured" . Giants.com . August 4, 2023.
^ Salomone, Dan (August 27, 2023). "Giants make series of transactions ahead of NFL roster deadline" . Giants.com .
^ "XFL Transactions" . www.xfl.com . Retrieved December 13, 2023 .
^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 15, 2024 .
^ "UFL - Team Rosters" . www.theufl.com . Retrieved January 9, 2024 .
^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58" . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024 .
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