Donovan Olumba
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| image = 2023, 05, Donovan Olumba.jpg
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| caption = Olumba with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
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| position = Defensive back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|9|26}}
| birth_place = Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 205
| high_school = Salpointe (Tucson, Arizona)
| college = Portland State
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats ({{CFL Year|2021}})*
- Los Angeles Rams (2021)*
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers ({{CFL Year|2021}})*
- Edmonton Elks ({{CFL Year|2022|2023}})
| status =
| cflstatus = American
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| pfr = OlumDo00
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Donovan Olumba (born September 26, 1995) is an American professional football defensive back. He played college football at Portland State University.
Early life
Olumba attended Salpointe Catholic High School, where he played only one season of Varsity Football as a wide receiver and cornerback. He accepted a football scholarship from Division II Alderson-Broaddus University.
He played 3 seasons as a cornerback, competing in 30 games, while posting 63 tackles, 25 pass deflections, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 blocked kicks and 6 interceptions, including 2 returns for touchdowns (47 and 99 yards). He also had 13 punt returns for 143 yards and one touchdown.{{cite web| url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/09/dallas-cowboys-donovan-olumba-2018-player-profile/ | title=Underdog Donovan Olumba is making his mark in Cowboys secondary | access-date=February 23, 2019}}
In 2016, he transferred to Division I Portland State University after his junior season, where he was redshirted.
He played only one year in 2017 and was named a starter at cornerback, after being third-string on the depth chart. He registered 21 tackles and 7 pass deflections.{{cite web| url=https://goviks.com/news/2018/4/30/football-four-vikings-sign-nfl-rookie-free-agent-contracts-summer-camps-set.aspx?path=football | title=Four Vikings Sign NFL Rookie Free Agent Contracts; Summer Camps Set | access-date=February 23, 2019}}
Professional career
=Dallas Cowboys=
Olumba was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 NFL draft on April 29,{{cite web| url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-agree-to-terms-with-18-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-full-list-458316 | title=Cowboys Agree to Terms With 18 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents; Full List | access-date=January 12, 2019}} after the hiring of Kris Richard as the new defensive backs/passing game coordinator, when the Cowboys changed their defensive philosophy and started to look for taller and more rangy cornerbacks. He was waived on September 1 and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web| url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53 | title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53 |website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018| access-date=January 12, 2019}}
He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 15, 2019.{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign several players to futures deals for 2019 season|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/ContentGallery/Cowboys-sign-several-players-to-futures-deals-for-2019-season-127874112/#127874112_1|website=247Sports.com|date=January 15, 2019}} He was released on August 31.{{cite web|title=Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/several-young-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2019}} He was signed to the practice squad on September 2.{{cite web|title=Initial Practice Squad Includes New QB, TE, WR|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/initial-practice-squad-includes-new-qb-te-wr|website=DallasCowboys.com|author=Phillips, Rob|date=September 2, 2019}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 28.{{cite web|title=Cowboys promote CB Donovan Olumba to 53-man roster to bolster secondary|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2019/12/28/cowboys-promote-cb-donovan-olumba-to-53-man-roster-to-bolster-secondary/|work=The Dallas Morning News|date=December 28, 2019}} He appeared in the season finale against the Washington Redskins as a backup. He was released on March 18, 2020.
=Cleveland Browns=
Olumba signed with the Cleveland Browns on March 21, 2020.{{cite news |author=Gribble, Andrew |title=Browns sign dynamic returner JoJo Natson, CB Donovan Olumba |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-dynamic-returner-jojo-natson-cb-donovan-olumba |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=March 24, 2020 |access-date=March 25, 2020}} Olumba was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020.{{cite web|title=Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2020 season|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-53-man-roster-2020-season|author=Gribble, Andrew|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=September 5, 2020}} Olumba signed to the Browns' practice squad on January 12, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns place 2 on injured reserve, make other roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-2-on-injured-reserve-make-other-roster-moves |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=January 12, 2021}} His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.{{cite news |title=Two set free by Cleveland |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/browns-two-set-free-by-cleveland/ |website=FantasyGuru.com |date=January 25, 2021 |access-date=February 19, 2021}}
=Hamilton Tiger-Cats=
Olumba signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on June 10, 2021.{{cite news |title=Tiger-Cats add trio of American players to roster |url=https://ticats.ca/article/tiger-cats-add-trio-of-american-players-to-roster |website=TiCats.ca |date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 10, 2021}} He was released on July 26, 2021.
=Los Angeles Rams=
On August 6, 2021, Olumba signed with the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite news |title=Rams sign former Cowboys and CFL cornerback Donovan Olumba |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/06/rams-signing-donovan-olumba-cornerback-roster/ |website=USAToday.com |date=August 6, 2021 |access-date=August 6, 2021}} He was waived on August 30, 2021.
=Winnipeg Blue Bombers=
On October 3, 2021, he was added to the roster of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. On October 12, 2021, he was released from the practice roster. On January 26, 2022, he was added to the roster. On May 19, 2022, he was released.{{cite news |title=TRANSACTIONS |url=https://www.bluebombers.com/transactions/|website=bluebombers.com |date=May 19, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2023}}
=Edmonton Elks=
On September 1, 2022, he signed with the CFL's Edmonton Elks.{{cite news |title=TRANSACTIONS Elks sign four players |url=https://press.goelks.com/transactions--elks-sign-four-players |date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2023}} He appeared in 2 games and had one interception. On May 10, 2023, he was placed on the retired list.{{cite news |title=TRANSACTIONS ELKS SIGN CALDWELL (OL) AND CHRISTMON (DB) |url=https://www.goelks.com/2023/05/10/transactions-elks-sign-devious-christmon-db/|website=goelks.com |date=May 10, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2023}} However, Olumba later came out of retirement and dressed in three games, all starts, for the Elks during the 2023 season.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/donovan-olumba-olumbdo01/&prefix=&sId=5300160&dId=4278244096&pId=32215 | title=Donovan Olumba | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=14 August 2024}} He was released on May 15, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/donovan-olumba-olumbdo01/transactions | title=Donovan Olumba | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=14 August 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://goviks.com/sports/football/roster/donovan-olumba/2917 Portland State Vikings bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Tucson, Arizona
Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:Alderson Broaddus University alumni
Category:Portland State Vikings football players
Category:Dallas Cowboys players
Category:Cleveland Browns players
Category:Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:Edmonton Elks players
Category:Players of Canadian football from Tennessee
Category:Winnipeg Blue Bombers players