Pitt DT Aaron Donald Standing Out At Senior Bowl Practices
By Ernie Padaon
Nov 9, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive linesman Steve Elmer (79) blocks against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Aaron Donald (97) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Pitt DT Aaron Donald is making a name for himself at Senior Bowl practices this week. He has stood out on the field and is rising on draft boards. Here are some of the reports out of Mobile on Donald:
Pitt's Aaron Donald is so quick off the snap that he broke a double team of Zack Martin and Brandon Thomas. #SeniorBowl
— Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) January 21, 2014
A few minutes left in #SeniorBowl North team practice and DT Aaron Donald looks like a man among boys.
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) January 21, 2014
Senior Bowl turning into the Aaron Donald Bowl.
— Dan Kadar (@ByDanKadar) January 21, 2014
Pitt DL Aaron Donald is getting underneath leverage on all the OLs, and he might be the strongest guy out here. Very good. #SeniorBowl
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) January 21, 2014
Donald is the 4th ranked defensive tackle on CBS Sports and is projected to be taken between the 1st and 2nd round. He is a small defensive tackle, but is a playmaker. He is listed at 6-0, 285 pounds.
“There was always bad talk about me because of my size, but if you can play the game, you can play the game,” Donald said. – packers.com