University of Massachusets Athletics

2025 Football Roster

Donovan Dyson
Jersey Number 30

Donovan Dyson

  • Position:
    Linebacker
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    230
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Bowie, Md.
  • High School:
    St. Frances Academy

2025 • Redshirt Sophomore


  • Competed in nine games for the Minutemen
  • Posted 20 tackles, including 11 solo and nine assisted
  • Tallied two tackles for loss and a QB Hurry



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  

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