Donovan Jones: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Donovan Jones is a sophomore CB at Nebraska from Omaha, NE. He is listed at 6'1", 200 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Donovan Jones No. 82 on its 2027 board (No. 23 among defensive backs): a 61% chance to be drafted, 36% to go in the top 100 picks and 12% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At Nebraska (2024–26) he made 79 tackles (5.5 for loss), recorded 2 sacks and had 2 interceptions and 8 passes defended.
Team details
- School: Nebraska
- Position: CB
- Class: Sophomore
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Hometown: Omaha, NE
- Jersey: #37
- Big board: No. 82 of 2027 (No. 23 DB)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 61%
- Recruiting: 3-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nebraska | 4 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Nebraska | 13 | 59 | 40 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | Nebraska | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2 | Bowling Green | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | North Dakota | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 4 | at Michigan State | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com