Donovan Crow
Donovan Crow
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Josh White | Prep Redzone Scout
Crow brings surprising footwork and fluidity for a bigger back. His long strides allow him to eat up yards once he breaks into the second level, and he’s a nightmare mismatch for smaller secondary players or arm tacklers. Beyond his running ability, Crow has flashed solid pass protection skills, adding value as a three-down option.
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Donovan Crow
Donovan
Crow
5'10" | 195 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
AL
‘s quickness and acceleration make him an asset on any offensive drive, as he consistently finds ways to create big plays. He demonstrates strong footwork and has an impressive ability to cut and change direction without losing speed. At [height and weight], Donovan is shifty in the open field, frequently turning routine plays into substantial gains. His versatility is notable, as he’s effective in both rushing and receiving situations, allowing coaches to get creative with his usage. With continued progress, Donovan is sure to attract attention from top programs.
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When you watch film of
Donovan Crow
Donovan
Crow
5'10" | 195 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
AL
, you can’t help but be impressed by
Donovan Crow
Donovan
Crow
5'10" | 195 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
AL
‘s running style. Only a junior, Crow has all of the moves to elude defenders and leave them behind. His power is what sets him apart. On several plays, Crow often carries a host of defenders down the field for huge gains. He made quick work last Friday of a 61-14 win over Pinson Valley. Crow carried the ball 9 times for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns in the route. Holding an offer from the University of Minnesota, look for more programs to take notice of Crow’s talent.
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Donovan Crow
Donovan
Crow
5'10" | 195 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
AL
is a powerful runner with a rare blend of size and speed. Standing tall and strong, he can bulldoze through defenders but also has the burst to outrun them in the open field. Crow’s physicality makes him a tough player to bring down, as he can run over or through tacklers with ease. He also shows good patience behind his blockers and knows when to hit the hole at full speed. With his size-speed combination, power running style, and patience, Crow is set to make a significant impact this upcoming season.
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Donovan Crow
Donovan
Crow
5'10" | 195 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
AL
is an explosive running back out of Central that has been a terrific option for their rushing attack over the last few seasons. Crow is a shifty back with a great burst out of the backfield, impressive speed, and great elusiveness that allow him to consistently carry the ball for big gains. In addition to his speed and finesse, Crow plays with a lot of physicality as well- he has a really good stiff arm, great contact balance, and can plow through defenders. Last fall, Crow was a terrific option out of Central’s backfield, consistently finding the endzone or putting them in position to score. Keep an eye out for him this upcoming fall, Crow just picked up an offer from Minnesota and is sure to have many more head his way.
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Donovan Crow
Donovan
Crow
5'10" | 195 lbs | RB
Central | 2026
State
AL
is a talented running back that helped out a loaded Central offense a ton in his freshman season. Standing at 6’0 200, Crow has a great frame as a freshman that will only build up more- and he makes sure to use it in his physical playstyle. Crow has impressive speed and make you miss ability at his size, and consistently finds ways to take should be small yardage plays a much greater distance. In addition to his speed and finesse, Crow has the ability to stiff arm or run you over as well- with his size and abilities he’s a very versatile back when you put the ball in his hands that is capable of making big plays out of the backfield in a variety of ways. Last fall, Crow had a big year- totaling up 563 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns- keep an eye on him this fall as he’s sure to put up big numbers and plays in this Central offense!
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