Donovan Johnson
6′3″ · 315 lb · Fayetteville, NC · Pine Forest
Where he comes from
- Fayetteville, NC
- Pine Forest
- About 450 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1030 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8722.
Where he fits
Rutgers lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Rutgers offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 15th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Rutgers’s week
- RecordRutgers is 2-4.
- Next gamevs Michigan · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Pine Forest
Also from Fayetteville, NC
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Rutgers in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rutgers -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 15th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman.
Joined Rutgers in 2026
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Rutgers in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,030 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Rutgers in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Rutgers3-star out of Pine Forest