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Jersey Number 6
Bryson Donelson
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Visalia, Calif.
- High School:
- Central Valley Christian HS
Bio
2024 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 12 games this season, and earned the start in the final three games … totaled 462 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 77 carries … had 12 carries for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ MW finale against Colorado State (Nov. 23) … finished the season with a season-high 15 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown against NIU in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Dec. 23) … led the team in rushing yards in the final three games this season … had the most rushing yards in a game by a true freshman running back since Ryan Mathews in 2007 … named the MW Freshman of the Week on Nov. 25 for his performance against the Rams … scored touchdowns at New Mexico (Sept. 21), against Colorado State (Nov. 23) and against NIU (Dec. 23) … also added 21 receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown on the year … had a receiving touchdown against NIU in the bowl game, marking his first career multi-score game ... Academic All-MW.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Central Valley Christian High School … played under head coach Mason Hughes … Three star running back … 2023 Tri-County Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player … first team All-State selection … Helped lead Central Valley Christian to 2023 Central Section DII Championship title … Led the state of California with 58 total touchdowns in 2023, scoring 366 points … Also led the state with 3,297 rushing yards … Was second in the country in points scored, was third in the country in total touchdowns and rushing yards … Transferred to CVC from El Diamante (Visalia, Calif.) in 2022 … was also on the track team … Had seven Division I scholarship offers including Boise State, Colorado State, Washington State, Boston College, New Mexico and San Jose State.
PERSONAL: From Visalia, Calif. … son of Russell and Alisha Donelson … has three siblings … chose to attend Fresno State because it felt like home ... is a pre-business major.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Central Valley Christian High School … played under head coach Mason Hughes … Three star running back … 2023 Tri-County Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player … first team All-State selection … Helped lead Central Valley Christian to 2023 Central Section DII Championship title … Led the state of California with 58 total touchdowns in 2023, scoring 366 points … Also led the state with 3,297 rushing yards … Was second in the country in points scored, was third in the country in total touchdowns and rushing yards … Transferred to CVC from El Diamante (Visalia, Calif.) in 2022 … was also on the track team … Had seven Division I scholarship offers including Boise State, Colorado State, Washington State, Boston College, New Mexico and San Jose State.
PERSONAL: From Visalia, Calif. … son of Russell and Alisha Donelson … has three siblings … chose to attend Fresno State because it felt like home ... is a pre-business major.
FB Media Availability [9/2]: QB E.J. Warner
Tuesday, September 02
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/1]
Monday, September 01
FB highlight vs Georgia Southern [8/30/25]
Monday, September 01
Post-Game Press Conference [8/30]
Saturday, August 30
