CJ Donaldson

CJ Donaldson is a senior running back (RB) for Ohio State, listed at 6-foot-2 and 232 pounds. Born in Miami, Florida, Donaldson has been used primarily as a power runner with a defined red-zone role. In the 2025 regular season, he appeared in 9 games with 2 starts and produced 278 rushing yards on 72 carries (3.861 yards per carry). His most notable output came as a finisher near the goal line, scoring 9 rushing touchdowns despite a longest run of 27 yards and a longest rushing touchdown of 2 yards. He logged 34 red-zone rushing attempts and 20 rushing first downs, underscoring his usage in short-yardage situations. Donaldson also contributed in the passing game, catching 8 of 8 targets for 56 receiving yards (7.0 yards per reception) and 1 receiving touchdown, with 3 red-zone targets. Ball security was a factor in his 2025 CJ Donaldson stats line: 1 fumble, which was lost. This CJ Donaldson NCAAF profile reflects a back whose 2025 production was driven by touchdown efficiency and situational deployment rather than explosive-play volume.