Donovan Mathena
Memphis Tigers
65
Depth2nd String / Backup
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Donovan Mathena is listed 2nd string at MLB for Memphis Tigers.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 9 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 65 overall (Depth tier).
3-Yr Total14 tackles · 0.5 sacksTeam Share2%
Collierville, TN
- Jersey
- #33
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated defense; 53th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 65.
Team defense (SP+)
76
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 53% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.93)
Depth-chart adjustment
-5 for role; −6 depth penalty
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
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Team Role
9 tkl · 0.5 TFL · 0.5 sacks
Usage / Involvement100%
Depth at MLB · Memphis Tigers
- 1966Mike MontgomeryStarter
- 23365Donovan MathenaYou
- 34265Christian Thatcher
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.