They say Auburn is Clemson without a lake. Tuesday night, that old saying can be rewritten into, Auburn is Clemson without a Starr. Donovan Starr, that is. Chris Hummer reported late Tuesday night that Starr (5-11 182) had signed a free agent deal with Clemson after visiting earlier in the day. Starr was recruited and offered by Clemson out of high school in Brentwood, TN. He visited the Tigers in April of 2024 but did not take an official visit that summer before committing to Auburn. He played in nine games this season and did not record any stats. He’s the fourth signee of the day for Clemson and the fifth overall, all on the defensive side.
Auburn bio on Donovan Starr
2025: Played in nine games on special teams and in the defensive backfield … made his Auburn debut in the home opener against Ball State (9/6).
High School: Class 6A Tennessee Mr. Football winner for Coach Will Hester at Ravenwood High in Brentwood, Tenn. … all-region honoree for the two-time region champion Raptors … state 100 meter and high jump champion … 247 Sports rates him the top prospect in the state of Tennessee … top 20 corner recruit nationally by On3, 247 Sports … also a basketball letterman
Personal: Originally from Bloomington, Ill. … birthday is January 31 … son of Amy Starr and David Starr … has four siblings: D.J., Amiyah, Aliyah and Jackson … enjoys video games … studying in the College of Business