Donya Borden brings veteran safety versatility and early-season toughness to ETSU
In the 2026 season, Donya Borden has already logged 4 tackles through ETSU’s opening games, with 3 solo stops and 1 assist, while earning a junior safety role after arriving with a résumé that includes 48 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 4 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions in his lone season at Independence Community College. He looks like a physical, multi-role defensive back who can play safety and nickel, which makes him attractive for teams that value aggression, versatility, and downhill run support more than flashy box-score noise.
