Donovan Brown
Donovan Brown is a three-star recruit from Upland, CA (No. 283 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Central Michigan's 8 games this season.
Where Brown comes from
- Upland, CA
- Upland
- About 1,850 miles from Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Brown fits
Central Michigan lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Central Michigan defensive linemen with a game this season
Central Michigan is 3-5.
Similar players
Also from Upland, CA
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Drinkall
Pass share
36.8%
174 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
59.1
8 games
Team sack rate
9.9%
192 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Central Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in strength and tackling.
Central Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined Central Michigan in 2026
- 2026 Central Michigan DrinkallYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Chaffey CollegeThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with Central Michigan.
- High school UplandUpland, CA
Moves
- Signed with Central Michigan in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Central Michigan3-star out of Chaffey College