Donovan “Dj” Verges Donovan “Dj” Verges 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB/EDGE Pell City | 2027 State AL is a talented LB/RB from Pell City who made a ton of big plays this past season.

“At ILB, Verges has excellent instincts and recognizes plays really well. He flies around the field and puts himself in a great position to make plays against the run and pass. Verges plays with a ton of speed and pursuit that allows him to thrive off the edge as a pass rusher. On tape, he completely overwhelms OL with his speed and makes huge plays in the backfield- affecting the quarterback and the run game.

One of the most impressive things I saw in Verges’ tape were his run fits- he does an amazing job closing down rushing lanes and taking down the ball carrier at or behind the line of scrimmage- it is incredibly hard to run the ball against him.“

Verges has had a busy February, listing new offers from Troy, Arkansas State, FIU, and more!

I think Verges has a huge senior year ahead of him next fall. He’s a talented LB with some great film you can watch below, be sure to take a look.

Verges brings Power Five size and strength with the movement skills to stay on the field in all situations. He’s athletic in space and comfortable dropping into coverage, showing awareness and disruption in passing lanes. While not flashy, his efficiency and physicality make him a stabilizing presence in the middle of the defense.

As a run defender, Verges is a stone wall — strong at the point of attack, fundamentally sound as a tackler, and rarely gives up yards after contact. He shows adequate instincts working through traffic and consistently finds his way to the football. His blend of frame, toughness, and functional athleticism gives him clear next-level appeal.

Donovan “Dj” Verges Donovan “Dj” Verges 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB/EDGE Pell City | 2027 State AL has emerged as a key playmaker on Pell City’s defense, making tons of plays at LB/EDGE, dominating the middle of the field and the line of scrimmage. At ILB, Verges has excellent instincts and recognizes plays really well, he flies around the field and puts himself in great position to make plays against the run and pass. Verges plays with a ton of speed and pursuit that allows him to thrive off the edge as a pass rusher. On tape, he completely overwhelms OL with his speed and makes huge plays in the backfield- affecting the quarterback and the run game. One of the most impressive things I saw in Verges’ tape were his run fits- he does an amazing job closing down rushing lanes and taking down the ball carrier at or behind the line of scrimmage- it is incredibly hard to run the ball against him. Verges has seen his recruitment begin to open up over the last few weeks- he’s picked up offers from UAB, Jacksonville State, and Liberty, and has plenty more on the way soon. Check out his tape below, he’s a talented player with tons of potential!