Donaven McCulley, a Lawrence North High School graduate, spent his first four years at Indiana before transferring to Michigan for the 2025 season.
With the Wolverines, McCulley had 39 catches for 588 yards (15.1 per) and 3 touchdowns.
McCulley played quarterback as an IU freshman in 2021 before converting to receiver. He had 48 receptions for 644 yards (13.4 per) with 6 touchdowns in 2023.
McCulley threw passes to Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. for Lawrence North.
Donaven McCulley age, height, weight
Donaven McCulley NFL Draft profile
Donaven McCulley is projected as an undrafted free agent.
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: “Big, tough wideout with modest production and average tools. McCulley has adequate foot quickness and athleticism. However, he will need to prove he can beat tight man pressure because he’s not a natural separator and rarely runs by cornerbacks on vertical routes. He works back on throws when needed and uses his frame/hand extension to help him protect the catch-point. His performance in the catch phase is a plus, but getting there won’t be easy for him against NFL cornerbacks.”
Donaven McCulley’s strengths
(according to the scouting reports cited above)
Donaven McCulley’s weaknesses
(according to the scouting reports cited above)
Donaven McCulley highlights
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25, 2026.
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
Pittsburgh.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What to know about Lawrence North WR Donaven McCulley and the NFL draft
Reporting by Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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