A defensive tackle who joined OSU in January of 2008 from the junior-college ranks ... Became a bigger contributor in 2009, despite being slowed in the preseason by injury ... Redshirted his first year at Coffeyville Community College and came to OSU with three years of eligibility ... Figures to be a starter in the heart of the Cowboy defensive line in 2010 ... Academic all-Big 12 selection.
2009 (Junior): Missed the opener against Georgia but saw action in the final 12 games of the season at tackle ... Ended the year with nine tackles, including a tackle for loss against Iowa State ... Had six solo tackles.
2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in five games (Houston, Missouri State, Troy, Texas A&M and Iowa State) ... Had a season-high seven tackles against Missouri State ... Had solo tackles against the Aggies and Cyclones ... Had a tackle for a two-yard loss against MSU.
Junior College: Ended his freshman season with 36 tackles, including 15 behind the line of scrimmage.
High School: Played on a regional championship team (11-2) as a senior . . . An all-region, all-area and all-state selection as a junior and senior ... Anderson Area Touchdown Club player of the year ... Class 4A lineman of the year ... Shrine Bowl participant ... Also an all-state selection in track (shot put and discus).
Personal: Born Aug. 20, 1988, in Anderson, S.C. ... Son of Earl and Sharon Donaldson ... Has two brothers and two sisters ... Majoring in secondary education.
Donaldson's Career Stats
Year GP UT-AT-TT TFL Sacks INT PBU QBH FF FR
2008 5 7-2-9 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 12 6-3-9 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 17 13-5-18 2.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
