Donovan Lanier
Donovan Lanier is a three-star recruit from Winter Garden, FL, out of West Orange (No. 2,743 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Ball State's 8 games this season.
Where Lanier comes from
- Winter Garden, FL
- West Orange
- About 850 miles from Scheumann Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2025 class.
- On the Ball State roster since 2025
Where Lanier fits
Ball State lists 24 defensive backs this season.
Ball State defensive backs with a game this season
Ball State is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From West Orange
Also from Winter Garden, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Uremovich
Pass share
49.2%
250 pass / 258 run
Plays / game
63.5
8 games
Team sack rate
5.3%
281 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Ball State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Ball State has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Nic Jones went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons at Ball State
- 2026 Ball State UremovichYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Ball State UremovichYear 1 · Games –
- High school West OrangeWinter Garden, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,743 in the 2025 class. Signed with Ball State.Also from West Orange: Ivan Taylor (Alabama), Jayden Gibson (South Carolina), Jordan Castell (Kentucky) and 5 more.
2025
- Signed with Ball StateThree-star, out of West Orange