Temple University Athletics
2013 Football Roster
Roster
Dondi Kirby
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 191
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Monroeville, Pa.
- High School:
- Gateway
Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2013.
Postgraduate: Spent the 2012 at the ASA Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. … played cornerback for coach Dennis Orlando … named one of the Top 5 corners on East Coast J.C. … had 35 tackles, five interceptions, and a forced fumble.
High School: Played cornerback, wide receiver, and safety for coach Terry Smith at Gateway HS … two-time All-State honoree at wide receiver and defensive back … ranked the No. 7 safety in the country by Rivals … team went 12-1 en route to the 2009 W.P.I.A.L. AAAA state runner-up his junior year … finished prep career with 85 tackles and six interceptions … played in the 2011 East-West Bowl and the Chesapeake Bowl.
Personal: Dondi Benson Kirby, Jr. … born July 21 … parents are Dondi Kirby, Sr. and Shelby Merwin … has an older brother, Aaron Smith (24), and an older sister, Jamie Smith (22) … communications major.
