Donovan Haslam, Blindside Behemoth | WVU Football All 105

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Donovan Haslam transferred to WVU Football following the spring practice period after spending three seasons at Austin Peay. The 6-foot-3, 341 pound behemoth of a tackle earned playing time in each of his seasons with the Governors, including ten games off the bench as a true freshman, but still managed to take a redshirt year in 2023.

Haslam broke into the starting lineup last season, starting nine of 12 games at left tackle, and will now try to make the jump from the Atlantic Sun Conference to the Big 12. With two seasons of eligibility left, Haslam has plenty of time to make his mark in a Mountaineers uniform.

57 • Donovan Haslam, redshirt junior defensive line

Last year: Haslam played in 12 games during his third season at Austin Peay, starting nine of them at left tackle.

Stats: Across three seasons (including a redshirt year) with the Governors, Haslam has appeared in 24 games, getting all nine of his starts in 2024.

Camp outlook: The Big 12 will provide more of a challenge than the Atlantic Sun Conference did, and Haslam might begin at a disadvantage after missing the spring practice period. However, his size and ability to play left tackle make him an intriguing piece along the offensive line.

Projected role: Haslam has experience at several positions on the offensive line, giving him flexibility that could help him fill a variety of roster spots. If he doesn’t win a starting job, Haslam could see time as a swing tackle. However, the Mountaineers might favor extra linemen with more mobility in jumbo schemes.

Accolades, highlights: Haslam earned a pair of Georgia 4A All-State selections in high school.

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