Memphis Tigers#33 · LB Donovan Mathena
76 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 235 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Collierville, TN
Donovan Mathena is a LB (#33) for Memphis, from Collierville, TN. In the 2025 season he had 9 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 11
Sacks 13
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 13
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 11
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 14
Frame 10
Experience 17
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Donovan Mathena career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MEM | 5 | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MEM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MEM | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 14 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Donovan Mathena appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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24
7
31
10
44
7
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Career timeline
- NowMemphis LB: #33
- ClassSenior
- HometownCollierville, TN
Donovan Mathena: Memphis LB profile and stats
Donovan Mathena is a LB (#33) for Memphis, from Collierville, TN. This profile tracks Donovan Mathena's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Memphis roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Memphis sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Donovan Mathena in the news
All newsPreviewUAB at Memphis: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: UAB visits Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN2.2026-10-07RecapMemphis beat Charlotte 59-8 (Week 5, 2026)Memphis beat Charlotte 59-8 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Now Memphis is 4-1, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Charlotte is 0-5, 0-1 in American Conference play.2026-10-03RecapMemphis beat UT Martin 45-21 (Week 3, 2026)Memphis beat UT Martin 45-21 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Now Memphis is 3-1, and UT Martin is 0-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Donovan Mathena play for?
Donovan Mathena plays for Memphis, wearing #33 at LB.
What position does Donovan Mathena play?
Donovan Mathena is a LB for Memphis.
How tall is Donovan Mathena?
Donovan Mathena is 6-0 and weighs 235 lb.
What year is Donovan Mathena in?
Donovan Mathena is listed as a senior on the Memphis roster.
Where is Donovan Mathena from?
Donovan Mathena is from Collierville, TN.