Donivan Taylor
Donivan Taylor is a defensive back at Purdue, from Columbia, MO, who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Taylor comes from
- Columbia, MO
- Rock Bridge
- About 300 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- On the Purdue roster since 2025
Where Taylor fits
Purdue lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Purdue defensive backs with a game this season
Purdue is 3-5. Next: vs Maryland, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
From Rock Bridge
Also from Columbia, MO
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Barry Odom
Pass share
50.8%
265 pass / 257 run
Plays / game
65.2
8 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
297 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
Donivan Taylor plays defensive back for Purdue.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Purdue has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Ricardo Allen went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Two seasons at Purdue
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Purdue OdomYear 1 · Games –
- High school Rock BridgeColumbia, MOAlso from Rock Bridge: Garrett Essner (Memphis), Brady Davidson (Northern Illinois) and Grayson Cutchlow (Missouri State).