Navaughn Donaldson Impact

[WestGA'Cane]

Disclaimer: Only have watched 2 1/2 quarters after doing the family holiday thing last night, but the big guy caved in the Blue Devil interior a few times and even climbed to the second level to pick off a LB on at least one ocassion. Yes, it was Duke, but Donaldson, hopefully in increasing doses is just what the doctor ordered for an o-line that has progressed from historically bad a year ago to average or possibly above average with #55. Having a physical interior presence will bring balance to this offense and could cause it to be nearly unstoppable. No more pass-to-run; a sound running game will REALLY open up the playbook for Lashlee & King. Donaldson played 27 (?) snaps, and as others noted was PFF's highest rated o-lineman last night. Would love to see those reps increase to around 40 against the Heels.

 

[DTP]

He was a difference maker.

 

[Meast21]

It was Duke so trying not to get overly excited but a guard who can move ppl in the run game would do us wonders. If Donaldson can get serious this offseason (diet/workout) he could big critical piece next year and maybe get himself in the NFL....

 

[Go Canes!!]

Eat less, play more, make more.

 

[NorthFloridaCane]

Only thing that I still question is if he will be able to handle any stunts. I didnt see Duke run really any stunts at all but that has been what killed Scaife in previous games.

 

[yeyo]

Eat less, play more, make more.

His money position is at G. Period. He’s made it back this far after a huge knee injury. If he can keep that same mindset/momentum and partner with Feeley in the off-season & spring to become the best version of himself ever, he could be in position to benefit nicely come draft day in 2022.

 

[vlcane]

Take the off season seriously by getting stronger and losing weight, will result in a potential huge pay day in 2022.

 

[rok]

Did he play vs UNC?

 

[Insanecane]

He is an all american caliber player. He just has to want it enough to stay away from spending $20 on the dollar menu at McDonalds.

 

[Negro-Wan Kanobi]

Did he play vs UNC?

Sans King, Harley, Phillips and the kicker and punter, I don't think anyone played, TBH.