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Bryson Donelson Has Potential to be Fresno State's Star Next Season
Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs running back Bryson Donelson (26) carries the ball during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
In 2025, Fresno State has a bright future at the running back position. Sophomore Bryson Donelson is coming off a phenomenal freshman season for the Bulldogs. However, let’s begin in high school, where Donelson was one of the top prep running backs in the entire country. Donelson grew up in the Central Valley, in Visalia, where he attended El Diamante High School as an underclassmen and Central Valley Christian as an upperclassmen. His whole high school career was phenomenal, but his senior season was something else. Donelson finished with 3,951 yards in one season, and finished third in the nation in rushing yards, with 3,297. He finished with 58 touchdowns, also finishing third in the nation.  Donelson had some pretty notable games that year. On opening day, he went for 357 yards and six touchdowns in a 63-41 win. Against Mission Oak, he had 429 yards and six touchdowns in a 64-38 victory. In a late season matchup with Tehachapi, he went for 391 and six touchdowns, all on the ground. Finally, in the state

This article first appeared on G5 Football on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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