2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Donovan McMillon, DB, Pittsburgh
Donovan McMillon is a long defensive back that transferred from the University of Florida to Pitt. He started in 8 games as the free safety for Pitt and led the team in tackles with 105. He is all-over the field.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Donovan McMillon, #3 |
| School | Pitt |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’2”, 205 |
| Position/Depth | DB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-ACC Honorable Mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | UNC, Cincinnati, Louisville, FSU |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 54 solo, 51 AST, 105 TOT, 0.5 TFL, 1 PD |
| 2022 | @ Florida: GP 12, 12 solo, 8 AST, 20 TOT, 1 TFL |
| 2021 | @ Florida: GP 13, 6 solo, 4 AST, 10 TOT |
Player Summary:
Donovan McMillon was a 4-star recruit from Canonsburg, PA and went to Peters Township HS. He signed with Florida in 2021 before transferring to Pitt in 2023.
In 2021 Donovan played in 13 games and had 10 total tackles. In 2022, Donovan played in 12 games and had 20 total tackles and 1 TFL. Last season in 2023, Donovan played in 13 games and had 105 total tackles, 0.5 TFLs, and 1 PD.
Player Strengths:
- Is a hard hitting safety
- Has strong hands to make plays on the ball and plays with good technique
- He does not miss a lot of tackles
- Great run stopper and plays very aggressive
Player Weaknesses:
- May need to put on some more weight in order to play at the next level
- Has slower feet and it makes him slower to change direction in coverage
- Gets beat over the top and get handsy when he is losing a one on one battle
