Player Story
Donnel Pumphrey story
Donnel Pumphrey built his college career from 2013 through 2016 as a running back from Las Vegas, NV wearing No. 19, spending time with San Diego State. The clearest part of Donnel Pumphrey's career was his backfield work: 6,405 rushing yards, 1,059 carries, 62 rushing touchdowns, and 1,041 receiving yards across 54 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2016 with San Diego State. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
The value of the career arc is that it connects production to role, not just a name on a roster. His career also includes 16 passing yards, 1,041 receiving yards, and 1 tackle, giving the story more than a single-category snapshot. With 54 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across San Diego State.
The arc is straightforward: Donnel Pumphrey moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.