Donovan McMillon
Career Summary
Donovan McMillon is a defensive back from McMurray, Pennsylvania, who played college football at Florida and Pittsburgh.
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Early Life
McMillon grew up in McMurray, Pennsylvania.
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High School
McMillon starred at safety for Peters Township High School under coach T.J. Plack. He earned Pennsylvania Football Writers All-Class 5A and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 honors, helped Peters Township post a 20-3 record over his final two seasons and reach consecutive WPIAL Class 5A championship games, and was rated a national top-15 safety prospect by Rivals and 247Sports.
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College Career
McMillon played 25 games at Florida in 2021 and 2022, totaling 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He transferred to Pitt in January 2023 and led the Panthers with 105 tackles while starting eight games at strong safety, earning honorable mention All-ACC. In 2024, he played all 13 games with 12 starts, led Pitt with 115 tackles for a second straight 100-tackle season, recorded an interception, and earned second-team All-ACC recognition.
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Path to the NFL
McMillon developed as a highly recruited Peters Township safety, played two seasons at Florida, then returned to his home region as a Pitt transfer and became a two-time all-conference defensive back.
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Career Accomplishments
McMillon earned honorable mention All-ACC in 2023 and second-team All-ACC in 2024. He became the first Pitt player since 2007-08 to record consecutive 100-tackle seasons and was selected for the Hula Bowl all-star game after the 2024 season.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, McMillon played defensive back and strong safety. He was a high-volume tackler, leading Pitt with 105 tackles in 2023 and 115 in 2024, while also contributing pass breakups, forced fumbles and interceptions.
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