Aaron Donalson

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Syracuse, N.Y.
Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-1
Weight:
225
High School:
Christian Brothers Academy
Major:
History

AT DELAWARE
Third-year player for the Blue Hens as a redshirt senior after single seasons at Coastal Carolina and Dean (Mass.) Junior College • will play key backup role at both outside linebacker positions in new 3-4 defense • has strong pass-rushing ability.

2017 SEASON
Saw action in all 11 games as a junior in his second season as a Blue Hen • recorded one tackle on the season which came vs. Cornell.

2016 SEASON
Played a key role for Delaware at defensive end in first year for Blue Hens • recorded six tackles (four solo) in 10 games as a backup • did not see action vs. Wake Forest • had season-high three tackles in debut vs. Delaware State in season opener • had a half-sack vs. Maine • recovered fumbles in consecutive games vs. Towson and Albany and had a pass breakup vs. Albany.

PREVIOUS SCHOOLS
Transfer from Dean Junior College (Franklin, Mass.) and Coastal Carolina • redshirted as a member of the Coastal Carolina football team in 2014 for head coach Joe Moglia • played in 2015 at Dean Junior College for head coach Todd Vasey • at Dean, played in nine games at outside linebacker and recorded 48 tackles, five sacks, three forced fumbles, and five pass breakups • earned first team all-conference honors.

HIGH SCHOOL
Two-year standout as a linebacker and defensive end at Christian Brothers Academy for head coach Joe Casamento • served as team captain both seasons • earned second team All-State honors as a senior in 2013 • two-time first team all-conference and first team All-Central New York selection • led teams to sectional titles in 2012 and 2013 and regional title in 2012 • recorded 88 tackles, 15 sacks, 10 pass breakups and five forced fumbles as a senior in 2013 when he also had seven touchdown receptions • had 80 tackles, 14 sacks, five forced fumbles, and eight pass breakups as a junior in 2012.

PERSONAL
Aaron Lamar Donalson • born Apr. 27, 1996 • history major • son of Linda Donalson and Rodney Fair • one of three children • father is a probation officer and mother is an operating room tech • father played basketball at Oneonta State College (86') and mother played volleyball and basketball at St. Lawrence University (85') • she was the school's first 1,000-point scorer • brother, Jared, was an all-conference basketball player at Cayuga (N.Y.) Community College (2013) • cousin, Lamera, played women's basketball at La Salle Universit • enjoys reading, playing basketball, and video games in his spare time • favorite NFL team is the Philadelphia Eagles.

CAREER STATISTICS

Year	G/S	Tackles (Solo)	Sacks/TFL	FR/FF	Int./PD
2017	11/0	1 (1)	0-0/0-0	0/0	0/0
2016	10/0	6 (4)	0.5-5/0.5-5	2/0	0/1
TOTALS	10/0	6 (4)	0.5-5/0.5-5	2/0	0/1