Michigan's Profile for Donovan Warren

Donovan is a young declared junior who was a 2007 graduate of Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, CA where he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds and clocked a 10.6 in the 100m dash. In high school, he compiled 114 tackles, 15 pass breakups, five interceptions and three fumble recoveries during his prep career. On offense, Donovan carried 73 times for 449 career yards and scored six touchdowns and also had 19 receptions for 265 yards and seven TDs during his career. He recorded 36 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior and carried the ball 72 times for 448 yards and scored six touchdowns. Donovan was named to the 2006 All-USA second team by USA Today, the EA Sports second-team All-American at cornerback, the nation's No. 4 cornerback and the 22nd overall player nationally according to Scout.com, and the No. 25 prospect in the country, the No. 4 athlete in California and the No. 3 cornerback in the nation according to Rivals. Donovan was also listed as the No. 24 defensive player nationally and the No. 15 player in the Pac-10 region by G&W Recruiting Report. He participated in the U.S. Army All-American game.

As a true freshman in 2007 at UM, he made The Sporting News Freshman All-America first team, the, CollegeFootballNews.com Freshman All-America first team, and was tabbed Sporting News Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year. He played in all 13 games and started 11 contests, and tallied 52 tackles, 1.5 tackle for loss, one sack, one FF, 2 FRs, one pick and 6 PBUs. In 2008, he played 10 games at cornerback and one at free safety and compiled 52 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 5 PBUs, 1 int., and 1 FR. In 2009, his line was: 43 solos, 23 assists, 4 interceptions and 7 total PBUs.

One of the top cover corners in this draft. Has closing speed, anticipation, quickness, nice size, and will be just a 21-year old rookie who can only get better. Very aware of where the ball is. Looks back for the ball at contact. Has the hands for the interception. Has those quick twitch qualities you want--the hips flip smoothly, smooth turn & go. Uses the sidelines, understands down and distance situations, and use of his body. Wraps up well and is a solid tackler. Technically very solid for such a young athlete. Has a chance to be an elite cover corner in the league.

Still a tad thin and still needs to grow into his body and get stronger. Is Ok versus the run already, but doesn't seem to relish playing much bump and run, and it remains to be seen whether he can redirect larger receivers or harry the beginnings of routes for NFL wideouts. May have a slightly too high opinion of his own abilities. How will the money affect the head?

Mid-late first rounder, who should be among the top 3-4 corners off the board.

User: RichEisenIsGod
Date/Time: 01/6/2010 - 3:39PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

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User: packman0588
Date/Time: 01/4/2010 - 7:18PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 2

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User: hoffmanbradley3
Date/Time: 11/10/2009 - 9:59PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 3

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User: bigk
Date/Time: 10/27/2009 - 11:06AM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

great size at cb end speed

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