Rams' Aaron Donald Earns Degree, Graduates from Pittsburgh | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
James Holden Aaron Donald is a six-time Pro Bowler, five-time All-Pro, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and, now, University of Pittsburgh graduate.
AD_99 @AaronDonald97Officially a Pitt graduate 👨🏽🎓
Pittsburgh congratulated Donald, who played for the Panthers from 2010 to 2013 before the Rams picked him 13th overall in the 2014 NFL draft:
Pitt Football @Pitt_FBCongratulations to Aaron Donald on completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh! 🎓 @AaronDonald97 #H2P
The university held an online commencement ceremony, during which Donald offered an encouraging message: "Shoutout to all the students graduating. I know you guys are proud, I know your family's proud of you guys. I'm proud of you for being a Pitt alum. You know I'm cheering for you, hoping nothing but the best."
The 28-year-old has recorded 72 sacks—including a league-most 20.5 in 2018—15 forced fumbles, 173 quarterback hits and 312 tackles across 94 regular-season games (90 starts) since entering the NFL.