University of Massachusets Athletics

2023 Football Roster

Donovan Dyson
Jersey Number 30

Donovan Dyson

  • Position:
    Linebacker
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    225
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Bowie, Md.
  • High School:
    St. Frances Academy

2024 • Redshirt Freshman


• Competed in nine games for the Minutemen
• Totaled three tackles (one solo, two assisted) and one fumble recovery


2023 • Freshman


• Competed in four games, making his collegiate debut at New Mexico State (8/26)
• Recorded a solo tackle vs. Miami (OH) (9/9)


Before Massachusetts


• Explosive pass rusher who helped lead St. Frances to a 9-1 record in 2022 
• Posted 7.5 sacks, 7 TFLs and over 25 quarterback hurries this past season as a senior 
• Dyson and St. Frances finished the season ranked eighth in the country according to MaxPreps  
• A three-star prospect according to 247Sports and On3 
• As a junior earned one of St. Frances’ Player of the Game awards and also totaled 11.5 sacks for the season to go along with 7 TFLs 
• Played varsity football for St. Frances each of the past three seasons and totaled 20.5 sacks in high school  

2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 3 (Iowa) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 08
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Bryant | 09.06.25
Saturday, September 06
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 2 (Bryant) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 01
UMass FB | Jacquon Gibson Postgame Press Conference vs. Temple | 08.30.25
Saturday, August 30