Donovan Olumba
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Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Olumba with the Edmonton Elks in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 26, 1995 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Salpointe (Tucson, Arizona) |
| College: | Portland State |
| Position: | Defensive back |
| Undrafted: | 2018 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Donovan Olumba (born September 26, 1995) is an American professional football defensive back. He played college football at Portland State University.
Olumba attended Salpointe Catholic High School, where he played only one season of Varsity Football as a wide receiver and cornerback. He accepted a football scholarship from Division II Alderson-Broaddus University.
He played 3 seasons as a cornerback, competing in 30 games, while posting 63 tackles, 25 pass deflections, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 blocked kicks and 6 interceptions, including 2 returns for touchdowns (47 and 99 yards). He also had 13 punt returns for 143 yards and one touchdown.[1]
In 2016, he transferred to Division I Portland State University after his junior season, where he was redshirted.
He played only one year in 2017 and was named a starter at cornerback, after being third-string on the depth chart. He registered 21 tackles and 7 pass deflections.[2]