BG Adds LB in Portal

The portal was quiet for BG football.  A couple guys going out, and now one coming in.

This is Donnie Stephens from Oklahoma State.

He played 2 years at OK State and also red-shirted, playing 23 games over the two years.  He appeared to be mostly in a reserve and special teams role.  According to PFF, last season he played 60 snaps in the regular defense and 54 on special teams.  Of course, there are a lot fewer special teams snaps overall.  He played mostly kick coverage and punt return.  In small samples, he graded in the 70s.

He is from Oklahoma.  He was a top recruit and had significant FBS offers.  From his OK St. Bio...

Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals … A four-star prospect and the No. 7 player in the state of Oklahoma according to ESPN … The No. 46 outside linebacker in the class of 2021 by 247Sports Composite … No. 14 on The Oklahoman’s 2021 Super 30 rankings ... Chose Oklahoma State over offers from Baylor, Texas Tech and Boise State.

LB is certainly a position of need and it would seem like he can play more than special teams at BG.

In HS, he also competed in track (running 400 and 200, like that) along with powerlifting.

Welcome to the Falcons, Donovan!