#74
Donovan Dark
Returning to Kent State for 2026
Niceville, Fla. → Niceville HS
via kentstatesports.com ↗Donovan Dark
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Kent State
Returning around him
- 64% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kent State · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #128 · 2026 recruiting class #122
Background
2025 (Freshman at Tusculum) • Saw action against Bluefield St. (Aug. 30), Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 6) and UVA Wise (Sep. 27) • Earned a start at left guard in the Lenoir-Rhyne game.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology