Joshua Donovan

Joshua Donovan
Donovan with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024
No. 65 – BC Lions
PositionOffensive tackle
Roster status
 6-game injured list
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (1999-07-02) July 2, 1999 (age 27)
College Station, Texas, U. S.
Listed height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight
330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High schoolCollege Station High
CollegeTrinity Valley CC (2017–2018)
Arizona (2019–2022)
Career history
2023–2024Montreal Alouettes
2025Toronto Argonauts
2026–presentBC Lions
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Joshua Donovan (born July 2, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.

College career

Donovan played college football for the Arizona Wildcats from 2019 to 2022.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillBench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		312 lb
(142 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 7+1⁄2 in
(2.02 m)		5.48 s1.99 s3.20 s5.22 s8.21 s20 reps
All values from Pro Day

Montreal Alouettes

On July 24, 2023, it was announced that Donovan had been signed by the Montreal Alouettes. He spent the 2023 season on the practice roster and remained there as the Alouettes won the 110th Grey Cup.

After becoming a free agent after the 2023 season, Donovan re-signed with the Alouettes to a two-year contract on December 15, 2023. With the team's incumbent right tackle, Jamar McGloster, beginning the season on the injured list, Donovan made his professional debut in week 1 of the 2024 season on June 6, 2024, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played and started in 17 regular season games in 2024. Donovan was with the team in training camp in 2025, but was part of the final cuts on May 31, 2025.

Toronto Argonauts

On September 15, 2025, it was announced that Donovan had agreed to a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts.

On May 13, 2026, Donovan was released by the Argonauts.

BC Lions

On May 18, 2026, Donovan signed with the BC Lions. On June 12, 2026, Donovan was placed on the Lions' 6-game injured list to start the 2026 CFL season. He rejoined the active roster on June 26. On July 3, 2026, Donovan was placed on the Lions' reserve roster. He rejoined the active roster on July 24, 2026. On July 30, 2026, Donovan was again placed on the Lions' 6-game injured list.

References

  1. ↑ "Joshua Donovan". Arizona Wildcats. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Joshua Donovan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "The Alouettes ink veteran Shawn Lemon". Montreal Alouettes. July 24, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Josh Donovan, Chris Moore, Jesse Gibbon and Jose Maltos". Montreal Alouettes. December 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Zurkowsky: Alouettes in driver's seat, but inconsistent play might stall playoff momentum". Montreal Gazette. October 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Charleston Rambo wins starting job for Montreal in Grey Cup rematch against Winnipeg". 3DownNation. June 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ "2025 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. p. 90. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Alouettes cut 20 players". Montreal Alouettes. May 31, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Double Blue Sign Trio of Americans". Toronto Argonauts. September 15, 2025.
  10. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Toronto Argonauts release LB Jordan Herdman-Reed, ten others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Heilman, Michael (May 18, 2026). "B.C. Lions sign OL Joshua Donovan, two others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved July 14, 2026.