Donavan Philord

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-11
Weight:
190
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Hialeah, Fla.
High School:
Norland H.S.
Previous School:
Campbell
Twitter:
@Philordsisland1
Instagram:
@d.philord

Enrolled at Central Michigan in January 2026.

CAREER

In two years at Campbell, saw action in 15 games at cornerback … Made a total of 46 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, one interception and eight pass breakups.

2025 AT CAMPBELL

As a redshirt freshman defensive back, saw action in all 12 games at cornerback … Ranked No. 4 on the team in total tackles (46), 2.0 tackles for loss, intercepted one pass and broke up a team-high eight passes … Registered at least one tackle in all 12 games … Made a career-high seven tackles (five solo), 1.0 tackles for loss for two yards with one pass breakup vs. New Hampshire (10/18) … Made five tackles (three solo) at North Carolina State (10/4) … Finished with a career-high three pass breakups, intercepted a pass and made four tackles (three solo) vs. Bryant (9/20) … Finished with five tackles (three solo) vs. Furman (9/13) … Made a then career-high six tackles at East Carolina (9/6).

2024 AT CAMPBELL

As a true freshman, saw action in three games at cornerback … Earned redshirt for year … Played vs. North Carolina Central (10/5), vs. William & Mary (10/19), and vs. Towson (11/23) … Enrolled at Campbell in the spring 2024 semester.

HIGH SCHOOL

A June 2024 graduate of Norland High School in Miami, Fla., where he played one year of varsity football for head coach Daryle Heidelburg … Played his senior season for the Vikings … Named to the 247Sports National Combine team … All-Dade selection as a senior … Helped lead the Vikings to a 14-1 record, perfect 4-0 record in the league, and state playoff appearance in 2023 … Played the 2022 season and attended Hialeah Champagnat Catholic … Started at cornerback … Guided Champagnat Catholic to a 10-3 overall record and Florida Class 2A playoff appearance … Totaled 28 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and an interception in 2022 … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, On3.com, ESPN.com, and Rivals.com.

PERSONAL

Born Donavan Philord on July 20, 2006 … Recruited by Campbell, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, SMU, Temple, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Florida International, Liberty, Appalachian State, New Mexico State, Florida Atlantic, Jacksonville State, Western Michigan, Brown and Fordham.