Jets switch to defense with LB Donahue after 3 offensive pi

Jets switch to defense with LB Donahue after 3 offensive pi

9 years ago
Adam Hunger / USA TODAY Sports

The New York Jets have selected linebacker Dylan Donahue out of West Georgia in the fifth round (181st overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Dylan Donahue Bio:

Position: OLB/DE
School: West Georgia
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 248 lbs.

Strengths

  • Tallied 25.5 sacks across two seasons at West Georgia.
  • Wins in the passing game with explosiveness, effort, and ability to bend around the edge (NFL.com)

Weaknesses

  • Production came against lower level of competition.
  • Lacks size and strength to be an every-down edge defender.
  • Must develop hand usage and add counter moves to have a pass-rush impact at the next level. (NFL.com)

Combine Results

Event Result 
40-yd Dash 4.75 sec
Bench Press 26 reps
Vertical Jump 29.5 inches
Broad Jump 116 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.02 sec 
20-yd Shuttle 4.46 sec
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