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Donovan Whitten is a redshirt junior linebacker-turned-defensive end for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Originally from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, he joined the program as a preferred walk-on after a standout high school career at quarterback, where he completed 183 of 291 passes for 2,793 yards and 44 touchdowns as a senior. Following a redshirt in his first year, Whitten transitioned from linebacker to defensive line in spring 2023. During the 2025 season, he appeared in all 12 games, primarily contributing on special teams across contests against Alabama A&M, Arkansas State, Memphis, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Auburn, Mississippi State, LSU, Texas, and Missouri. From Arkadelphia HS · Arkadelphia, AR.

Donovan Whitten started 0 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 12.

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