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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}} |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|10|13|mf=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Destrehan, Louisiana]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[Destrehan High School|Destrehan]] |
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| college = {{ubl|[[Utah Utes football|Utah]] (2014)|[[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana]] (2015–2017)|[[Texas Wesleyan University#Athletics|Texas Wesleyan]] (2018–2019)}} |
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* [[Berlin Rebels]] (2021–2022) |
* [[Berlin Rebels]] (2021–2022) |
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* [[Berlin Thunder (ELF)|Berlin Thunder]] ({{ELF Year|2023}} |
* [[Berlin Thunder (ELF)|Berlin Thunder]] ({{ELF Year|2023}}) |
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* Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Cougars (French Elite) 2024 |
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* [[New Yorker Lions]] 2024 |
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'''Donovan Matthew Isom''' ''(pronounced ice-um)'' (born October 23, 1994) is an American football player |
'''Donovan Matthew Isom''' ''(pronounced ice-um)'' (born October 23, 1994) is an American professional [[American football|football]] player for the [[New Yorker Lions]] in the [[German Football League]]. Previous stations included the [[Berlin Thunder (ELF)|Berlin Thunder]] in the [[European League of Football]], the [[Berlin Rebels]] in the GFL, the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Cougars in France as well as the [[University of Utah]], [[Southeastern Louisiana University]] and [[Texas Wesleyan University]] in [[college football]]. |
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==Youth and early years== |
==Youth and early years== |
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==College football== |
==College football== |
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Out of high school he committed to the [[Utah Utes football|University of Utah football program]]. He redshirted the 2014 season and didn't see game action for the Utes. In the |
Out of high school he committed to the [[Utah Utes football|University of Utah football program]]. He redshirted the 2014 season and didn't see game action for the Utes. In the 2015 season, he transferred to [[Southeastern Louisiana University]] and played in five games, starting in two of them. The following year, he didn't produce any stats. In the 2017 season, he was only starting one game for the Lions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Donovan Isom - Passing stats |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/donovan-isom-player-stats?category=passing&seasonType=reg |website=FOX Sports |access-date=22 June 2023}}</ref> |
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In 2018 then transferred again to the [[Texas Wesleyan University]] in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]], helping them revitalizing the football program, which was reinstated in 2017. There he finished his college career in 2019 with 2,300 passing yards, 21 total touchdowns in 12 games.<ref>{{cite web |title=ELF: Berlin Thunder sign 6’5 former DI QB Donovan Isom |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/elf-berlin-thunder-sign-65-former-di-qb-donovan-isom/ |website=AmericanFootballInternational.com |access-date=22 June 2023}}</ref> |
In 2018 then transferred again to the [[Texas Wesleyan University]] in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]], helping them revitalizing the football program, which was reinstated in 2017. There he finished his college career in 2019 with 2,300 passing yards, 21 total touchdowns in 12 games.<ref>{{cite web |title=ELF: Berlin Thunder sign 6’5 former DI QB Donovan Isom |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/elf-berlin-thunder-sign-65-former-di-qb-donovan-isom/ |website=AmericanFootballInternational.com |access-date=22 June 2023}}</ref> |
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==Professional football== |
==Professional football== |
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Without any football action in 2020 due to the COVID-19-pandemic, he |
Without any football action in 2020 due to the COVID-19-pandemic, he signed to play for the Berlin Rebels in the [[German Football League]] as a professional import. In the 2021 and 2022 season, he started in 15 games, rushing for 11 touchdowns and passing for 29 touchdowns. |
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In the [[2023 ELF season]], he was signed by the Berlin Thunder franchise.<ref>{{cite web |title=Der neue Quarterback bei Berlin Thunder heißt Donovan Isom |url=https://www.touchdown24.de/elf/der-neue-quarterback-bei-berlin-thunder-heisst-donovan-isom |website=Touchdown24.de |access-date=22 June 2023 |language=DE |date=29 November 2022}}</ref> |
In the [[2023 ELF season]], he was signed by the Berlin Thunder franchise. He passed for 587 yards, 9 passing touchdowns against 2 interceptions in 4 games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Der neue Quarterback bei Berlin Thunder heißt Donovan Isom |url=https://www.touchdown24.de/elf/der-neue-quarterback-bei-berlin-thunder-heisst-donovan-isom |website=Touchdown24.de |access-date=22 June 2023 |language=DE |date=29 November 2022}}</ref> |
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In 2024, Isom signed with the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Cougars of the [[Division 1 Elite Championship]] in France. Isom completed 60 percent of his passes and threw for 486 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions in 4 games with the Cougars before he was released by the team. He was then signed by the New Yorker Lions in the GFL. |
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==Private life== |
==Private life== |
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Isom is son of Denise Isom and brother of Jasmaine Isom. He majored in communication and graduated in 2018 from Southeastern Louisiana University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Donovan Isom - Player bio - TWU Rams |url=https://ramsports.net/sports/football/roster/donovan--isom/5738 |website=ramsport.net |access-date=22 June 2023}}</ref> |
Isom is son of Denise Isom and brother of Jasmaine Isom. He majored in communication and graduated in 2018 from Southeastern Louisiana University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Donovan Isom - Player bio - TWU Rams |url=https://ramsports.net/sports/football/roster/donovan--isom/5738 |website=ramsport.net |access-date=22 June 2023}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/3122873/donovan-isom ESPN bio] |
* [https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/3122873/donovan-isom ESPN bio] |
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* [https://www.sportsmetrics.football/player/5c7f11d0-d3bb-11ed-a7f5-170ad1c8025f ELF stats] |
* [https://www.sportsmetrics.football/player/5c7f11d0-d3bb-11ed-a7f5-170ad1c8025f ELF stats] |
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[[Category:Utah Utes football players]] |
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[[Category:Southeastern Louisiana Lions football players]] |
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[[Category:Berlin Thunder (ELF) players]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 13 September 2024
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| Born: | October 13, 1994 Destrehan, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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| High school: | Destrehan |
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
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Donovan Matthew Isom (pronounced ice-um) (born October 23, 1994) is an American professional football player for the New Yorker Lions in the German Football League. Previous stations included the Berlin Thunder in the European League of Football, the Berlin Rebels in the GFL, the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Cougars in France as well as the University of Utah, Southeastern Louisiana University and Texas Wesleyan University in college football.
Youth and early years
[edit]Isom began playing football for the Destrehan High School under head coach Stephen Robichaux where he received All-State, All-Metro, District 7-5A Offensive MVP honors and Greater New Orleans Amateur Athlete of the month in September as senior. In his last year, he threw for 2,600 yards and 33 touchdown with just two interceptions. He also showed strong runnings skills, with 82 rushing attempts for 530 yards (6.6 average) and nine touchdowns.[1]
He also lettered in Basketball at DHS.[1]
College football
[edit]Out of high school he committed to the University of Utah football program. He redshirted the 2014 season and didn't see game action for the Utes. In the 2015 season, he transferred to Southeastern Louisiana University and played in five games, starting in two of them. The following year, he didn't produce any stats. In the 2017 season, he was only starting one game for the Lions.[2]
In 2018 then transferred again to the Texas Wesleyan University in the NAIA, helping them revitalizing the football program, which was reinstated in 2017. There he finished his college career in 2019 with 2,300 passing yards, 21 total touchdowns in 12 games.[3]
College statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | Utah Utes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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| 2015 | Southeastern Louisiana Lions | 5 | 34 | 61 | 55.7% | 344 | 10.1 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 132 | 2.8 | 0 | |
| 2016 | Southeastern Louisiana Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | Southeastern Louisiana Lions | 1 | 11 | 23 | 47.8% | 93 | 8.5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 0 | |
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| 2018 | TWU Rams | 9 | 115 | 238 | 48.3% | 1,701 | 14.8 | 13 | 5 | 55 | -11 | -0.2 | 2 | |
| 2019 | TWU Rams | 3 | 46 | 90 | 51.1% | 597 | 13.0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 1 | |
| College total | 18 | 206 | 412 | 50.0% | 2.735 | 13.3 | 20 | 11 | 197 | 317 | 1.6 | 3 | ||
| Source: lionsports.net, ramsports.net | ||||||||||||||
Professional football
[edit]Without any football action in 2020 due to the COVID-19-pandemic, he signed to play for the Berlin Rebels in the German Football League as a professional import. In the 2021 and 2022 season, he started in 15 games, rushing for 11 touchdowns and passing for 29 touchdowns.
In the 2023 ELF season, he was signed by the Berlin Thunder franchise. He passed for 587 yards, 9 passing touchdowns against 2 interceptions in 4 games.[4]
In 2024, Isom signed with the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône Cougars of the Division 1 Elite Championship in France. Isom completed 60 percent of his passes and threw for 486 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions in 4 games with the Cougars before he was released by the team. He was then signed by the New Yorker Lions in the GFL.
Private life
[edit]Isom is son of Denise Isom and brother of Jasmaine Isom. He majored in communication and graduated in 2018 from Southeastern Louisiana University.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Player profile - Utah Utes". Utahutes.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Donovan Isom - Passing stats". FOX Sports. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "ELF: Berlin Thunder sign 6'5 former DI QB Donovan Isom". AmericanFootballInternational.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Der neue Quarterback bei Berlin Thunder heißt Donovan Isom". Touchdown24.de (in German). November 29, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Donovan Isom - Player bio - TWU Rams". ramsport.net. Retrieved June 22, 2023.