After garnering some first-team reps during training camp, Jets rookie OLB Dylan Donahue played seven defensive snaps, eight special teams snaps, and recorded his first career tackle against the Bills on Sunday.
“I thought of my dad. He was a huge reason why I wanted to go to the League,” he said. “I thought of all the things he’s done for me as well as my family. A tear came to my eye. I still can’t believe it.”
Just starting his professional career, the 25-year-old Donahue took a road less traveled to get to this point.