Some scouts express confidence that Donald will maintain his elite status despite his age and time away from the field. They note his intense 14-week training regimen and his history as a difference-maker, suggesting he could be impactful as a rotational player initially before becoming an every-down contributor. syntagm.co.za
However, others question whether Donald can return to greatness at age 35, with one league source estimating he might only play 35-40% of defensive snaps this season. Donald has historically played at least 67% of snaps throughout his career, but his age remains a factor in scouts' differing opinions on his potential impact.
