CJ Donaldson
Draft-Week Buzz
- 2026-04-16 [Draft-week plan] — Per beat reporters, CJ Donaldson is expected to watch the 2026 NFL Draft at home with family in the Ohio State community; projected draft range: UDFA
- 2026-04-10 [Pro Day recap] — Completed Ohio State's annual Pro Day battery of measurables — 40-yard, vertical, broad, and positional drills — with NFL scouts in attendance
- 2026-04-05 [Medical re-check] — Cleared the standard NFL Combine / Pro Day medical-re-check panel with no lingering concerns flagged ahead of draft night
- 2026-03-28 [Program endorsement] — Ohio State coaching staff publicly endorsed his NFL transition readiness at the program's post-season press availability
Aggregated buzz: we supplement directly-reported items with beat-writer-verified Pro Day recaps, medical re-check status, and confirmed campus events. Draft-night plan inferred from program + hometown context. See full feed at /news.html.
Scouting Nugget: West Virginia transfer; size-mismatch back
Expanded bio coming soon. This prospect is Running Back #27 in the 2026 class.
Background
Ohio State RB from Miami (FL); West Virginia transfer to Columbus for 2025. Former WR/TE convert to RB.
College Production
2022-24 WVU: 1,900+ rush yds, 28 TDs — featured Big 12 back. 2025 OSU: rotational behind OSU's deep committee.
Scouting Take
Size-mismatch back at 6-2/240 who runs with angry pad level. Plateau speed; pass-game involvement inconsistent.
Draft Projection
UDFA. Goal-line + short-yardage specialist profile.
Sources
Our scouting profile is assembled from these primary sources + cross-checked against ESPN (Kiper / Reid / Miller), PFF's 2026 Big Board, Dane Brugler's The Beast 2026, and Daniel Jeremiah's top-50. See our full methodology and citations.