Donovan Smith

6-4, 195 | 40: 5.01 | Class of 2020

Scout Grade

  • 77
51 POSITION
130 REGIONAL
98 STATE

Donovan Smith News Feed

  1. Most indispensable players: Penn State

    Summer is a time in college football where the only news is usually bad news. With that in mind, we're looking at the most indispensable players on each Big Ten team. By indispensable, we don't necessarily mean best.

    about 3812 days ago | Brian Bennett | Penn State Nittany Lions

  2. Video: B1G missing piece -- Penn State

    Josh Moyer talks about the Nittany Lions' biggest weakness this season and how they're trying to overcome it.

    about 3817 days ago | ESPN.com staff | Penn State Nittany Lions

  3. PSU O-line must do more with less

    The NCAA penalties some described as worse than death were supposed to cripple Penn State for years to come, but the Nittany Lions, so far, have survived and, at times, thrived.

    about 3836 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Penn State Nittany Lions

  4. Things to watch in Blue-White Game

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- There will be plenty to watch when the Blue-White Game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, but here's a look at some of the more interesting storylines: 1. How the offensive line performs.

    about 3871 days ago | Josh Moyer | Penn State Nittany Lions

  5. Electric Franklin is Penn State's generator

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Last Thursday morning, a barefoot James Franklin exited his office and walked -- Franklin's walk is most people's jog -- through the Penn State football lobby.

    about 3875 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Penn State Nittany Lions

  6. Lions coaches seek versatility this spring

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- There are several ways to combat the unique depth challenges Penn State faces with its reduced roster. 1. Upgrade recruiting: If Penn State brings in more players who can make significant contributions early in their careers, it should have fewer gaping holes on the depth chart.

    about 3878 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Penn State Nittany Lions

  7. PSU staff brings 'SEC mentality' to practice

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- You've likely heard about SEC-style recruiting in the Big Ten, first with Urban Meyer at Ohio State and now with James Franklin at Penn State. Franklin appears to bringing a taste of his former league to the practice field at Penn State.

    about 3880 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Penn State Nittany Lions

  8. Video: Penn State OT Donovan Smith

    Penn State left tackle Donovan Smith talks with ESPN.com Big Ten reporter Adam Rittenberg about the aggressive mindset being instilled this spring and how the group is progressing with the new coaches.

    about 3880 days ago | ESPN.com staff | Penn State Nittany Lions

  9. Three big questions for this spring

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- James Franklin and the Nittany Lions have remained quiet so far this spring, so some questions still don't have answers. Players haven't spoken to the media, and Franklin hasn't held a Penn State news conference since practice first started.

    about 3886 days ago | Josh Moyer | Penn State Nittany Lions

  10. Five Penn State backups to keep an eye on

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The first week of Penn State's spring practice is underway so a lot of eyes will be on different position battles and rising starters. But what about those under-the-radar players?

    about 3893 days ago | Josh Moyer | Penn State Nittany Lions
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