Florida Gators 2021 DB Commit Donovan McMillon's SI All-American Profile

On Saturday, the Florida Gators received a commitment from 2021 safety Donovan McMillon of Peters Township (Pa.), marking the fourth defensive back pledge in Florida's 2021 haul.

McMillon, a Sports Illustrated All-American candidate, checks in as one of the most talented safeties in his class with the flexibility as a bigger-framed defender to play low as a STAR nickel defender, and perhaps even linebacker. With an aggressive, downhill style of play, McMillon is a sure tackler and sound box defender with the athletic upside to continue growing in deeper coverage.

Below, you'll find McMillon's full scouting report and evaluation from the Sports Illustrated All-American scouting team, providing a better clue as to what the Gators are getting from one of their priority targets in the 2021 cycle.

Prospect: Donovan McMillon

Projected Position: Safety
Status: SI All-American Candidate
Vitals: 6-foot-2, 193 pounds
School: Canonsburg (Pa.) Peters Township
Committed to: Florida (7/18/2020)

Frame: Long, well-defined frame with room to add mass to the upper half and improve strength

Athleticism: Versatile athlete with ball-hawking skills at the high school level. He plays through the ball and times his breaks and jumps well. He can play multiple roles at the college level because of his downhill style of play. He could find time in the box or the flats as a hybrid edge defender.

Instincts: Diagnoses plays quickly which is why he is so effective as downhill safety. He plays coverage well from a zone perspective at the high school level but does not work man to a man often on film.

Polish: Well-rounded defender who plays most effectively in run support and zone coverage. He is a reliable tackler with finishing power and a nose for the football. He displays a high football IQ and is frequently in the right position, rarely taking negative steps in pursuit or coverage.

Bottom Line: McMillon is a well-polished safety who is more suited to play in the box or on the edge as a hybrid defender as he is most valuable in run support. His filled-out frame and reliability as a tackler make him a true asset in that aspect. He displays ball skills down the field but is stiff at times, which could cause issues at the college level. McMillon projects as a multi-year starter at a major Power 5 level.