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Donovan Jeter
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Jeter with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-07) December 7, 1998 (age 26)
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:Beaver Falls
College:Michigan (2017–2021)
Position:Nose tackle
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donovan Jeter (born December 7, 1998) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. Jeter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has also been a member of the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Houston Roughnecks.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		310 lb
(141 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		 5.15 s 1.80 s 2.88 s 4.88 s 7.80 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)		 8 ft 8 in
(2.64 m)		 26 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Jeter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 30, 2022.[2] He was waived on August 30 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2022 season.[3]

Washington Commanders

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Jeter signed with the Washington Commanders on September 12, 2022.[4] He appeared in one game before being released a week later.[5] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 21.[6] Jeter was released on October 18, 2022.[7]

Chicago Bears

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On January 10, 2023, Jeter signed a reserve/futures contract with the Chicago Bears.[8] He was waived by the Bears on August 1, 2023.[9]

New York Giants

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On August 4, 2023, Jeter signed with the New York Giants.[10] He was waived on August 27.[11]

Houston Roughnecks

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On December 11, 2023, Jeter signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[12] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League (USFL) merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[13]

DC Defenders

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On January 5, 2024, Jeter was selected by the DC Defenders during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[14] He was released on March 10, 2024.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Donovan Jeter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. ^ Varley, Teresa (April 30, 2022). "Steelers agree to terms with 10 rookie free agents". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  4. ^ Selby, Zach. "Donovan Jeter excited to add skill set to Commanders front". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Selby, Zach (September 19, 2022). "Commanders claim DT John Ridgeway off waivers, release DT Donovan Jeter". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  6. ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations. "Commanders sign DT Donovan Jeter to the practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  7. ^ Selby, Zach. "Commanders sign Jake Fromm to practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  8. ^ NFL Staff (January 10, 2023). "NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Jan. 10". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "Bears sign defensive tackle Bravvion Roy". nbcsportschicago.com. August 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Giants sign NT Donovan Jeter; WR Jeff Smith waived/injured". Giants.com. August 4, 2023.
  11. ^ Salomone, Dan (August 27, 2023). "Giants make series of transactions ahead of NFL roster deadline". Giants.com.
  12. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  13. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "UFL - Team Rosters". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  15. ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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