Player Story
Donnie Starks story
Donnie Starks built his college career from 2013 through 2016 as a defensive back from Crosby, TX wearing No. 10, spending time with Kansas State. The clearest part of Donnie Starks' career was his defensive production: 47 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 3 interceptions, and 2 passes defended across 12 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2016 with Kansas State. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
Defensive careers can be hard to read from one number, but Donnie Starks' production has multiple signals. With 12 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Kansas State.
The arc is straightforward: Donnie Starks moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.