University of Connecticut Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Donovan Branch
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 245
- Hometown:
- Winter Garden, FL
- High School:
- Foundation Academy
2024 (Junior Season):ย Saw action in all 13 games...recorded 24 total tackles with 11 solo...season-high four tackles in games against Georgia State (Nov. 1) and Duke (Spet. 14)...notched three tackles for loss totaling 14 yards...recorded one sack for a loss of 10 yards and forced a fumble against North Carolina (Dec. 28)...had two pass breakups, including one at Massachusetts (Nov. 30)...logged four quarterback hurries throughout the season...played a crucial role in victory over North Carolina with two tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble...contributed four tackles and a quarterback hurry in win over Georgia State (Nov. 1)...registered two tackles and a pass breakup in win against UAB (Nov. 9).
2023 (Sophomore Season): Played in 11 games his sophomore season...Had two tackles including a 0.5 sack...Registered a half sack in the season-opener against NC State (Aug 31)...Made a tackle in the win at Rice (Oct 7).
2022 (Freshman Season): Appeared in 10 games as a freshman...Had three tackles on the season...Recorded a tackle in games at Michigan (Sept 17), vs. Boston College (Oct 29) and vs. UMass (Nov 4).
High School:ย Branch finished his high school career playing for head coach Andre Walker at Foundation Academy in Florida โฆ Branch finished his senior campaign with 11.0 sacks, 56 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played โฆ A First Team All-Conference pick as a defensive end and team captain during his senior year.
Personal:ย Father Quentin Branch and mother Dentra Branch โฆ An honor roll student in high school.
