In this episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, we’re sitting down with National Champion, NCAA ‘24 cover athlete, and aspiring philanthropist Donovan Edwards.

Donovan Edwards is entering his final year at Michigan, and is looking to help the Wolverines defend their national championship for the 2024-2025 season.

With his head coach Jim Harbaugh leaving for the NFL’s LA Chargers, many thought that Edward’s would follow suit and declare for the draft, but as you’ll hear in this episode, he feels that he has unfinished business in Ann Arbour.

Donovan shares with us in this episode the sacrifices that his father made after his mother’s untimely passing, how he grew as a leader, and how he’s looking to make an impact in his community before leaving for the big leagues.

Donovan is an inspiration to young players around the country, and an example of what it means to constantly seek personal growth.


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0:00 - Introducing Donovan Edwards

3:08 - Donovan’s Childhood and His Early Trials

7:30 - How Donovan Chose Michigan over Other Major Programs

11:53 - What Made Jim Harbaugh a Great Coach to Play For?

16:11 - Reaction to Harbaugh Leaving for NFL and Coach Moore

18:21 - How Donovan Went From Bad to Great Leader

25:11 - Donovan’s Growth and Purpose Outside of Football and His Charity

33:56 - How You Speak to Yourself and What You Focus on Shapes Your Reality

36:27 - Donovan’s Goals Entering His Senior Year

37:45 - Donovan’s Daily Routine, Diet and Speed

41:27 - Staying Focused on the NOW

43:08 - Spread Love and Be the Change You Wish to See

46:26 - Follow the Show and Donovan!