- Seasons
- 2009
UNLV: A former walk-on reserve offensive lineman from Las Vegas who was awarded a scholarship in 2007 ... Listed No. 2 at right guard heading into fall ... Earned Academic All-MWC honors in 2008 ... One of nine current Rebels who already went through graduation ceremonies for their bachelor's degree but return to play a final season in 2009.
2008: Played in 11 games with most of his time coming on special teams.
2007: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in four games.
2006: Member of squad but did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Eldorado HS in Las Vegas ... A three-year letterman for the Sundevils ... Played as a tackle and guard for coach Frank DeSantis ... Also competed as a thrower for three seasons with the track and field program.
PERSONAL: Michael Anthony Donato was born on Dec. 9, 1986, in Las Vegas ... The son of Joe and Cathy Donato ... Has an older sister, Danielle ... Already earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and is currently in graduate school for higher education leadership.
-- Courtesy of UNLVrebels.com
2008: Played in 11 games with most of his time coming on special teams.
2007: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in four games.
2006: Member of squad but did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Eldorado HS in Las Vegas ... A three-year letterman for the Sundevils ... Played as a tackle and guard for coach Frank DeSantis ... Also competed as a thrower for three seasons with the track and field program.
PERSONAL: Michael Anthony Donato was born on Dec. 9, 1986, in Las Vegas ... The son of Joe and Cathy Donato ... Has an older sister, Danielle ... Already earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and is currently in graduate school for higher education leadership.
-- Courtesy of UNLVrebels.com
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