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Padres Prospects: All-Injured Team
Twelve players did not qualify for our top-60 rankings due to injury. Still, all have the potential
-by MadFriars.com Nov 12, 2009
OF Donavan Tate: Surgery Scheduled For Top Pick
-by MadFriars.com Oct 1, 2009
OF Donavan Tate: Padres Sign Third Overall Draft Pick
-by MadFriars.com Aug 17, 2009
Coach Chester on Padres first-rounder Tate
Minutes after the Padres selected outfielder Donavan Tate, MadFriars.com interviewed his HS manager
-by MadFriars.com Jun 11, 2009
Padres Draft Blog: Day One/Two
The San Diego Padres selected Donavan Tate third overall
-by MadFriars.com Jun 10, 2009
Signee Update: Donavan Tate
QB recruit expected to decide on MLB option in two weeks.
-by InsideCarolina.com May 26, 2009
Q&A with Donavan Tate
Inside Carolina talks with the two-sport star that committed to the Tar Heels.
-by InsideCarolina.com Dec 9, 2008
Tate Commits
Two-sport star gave UNC the word on Tuesday night.
-by InsideCarolina.com Dec 3, 2008
Tate Postpones UNC Official
Injury forced Tate to miss this past weekend's official visit to UNC.
-by NCPrepReport.com Nov 25, 2008
Donavan Tate To Visit Michigan?
Is Tate still considering football? Is U-M still in it for the athlete's services? Will he visit?
-by GoBlueWolverine.com Nov 4, 2008
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Donavan Tate
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 195
Position: RB, S
Date of Birth: 09/27/1990
Birthplace: Cartersville,  GA
Year: Class of 2009
High School: Cartersville HS
(Cartersville, GA)

2009 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: S Pos Rank: #18 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Body Control
 Closing Speed
 Size
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Backpedal Quickness
 Tackling Ability
As talented and versatile a player as there is, Tate can do it all. Has excellent size and strength and breakaway speed. Looks effortless when he plays and is always in control of his body. Isn't as physical as he needs to be, but at times he shows flashes. Is a viable threat with the ball and could play a number of offensive positions at the next level. Will be a very good player if he ever steps foot on a campus--Burke Hayes


Biography:
Notes:

In the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft, the San Diego Padres selected outfielder Donavan Tate with the third overall pick. Recommended by Padres scout Ash Lawson, Tate hit .525 with 10 home runs for Cartersville (GA) High School this season. The right-handed hitting centerfielder slugged 1.000 with a .788 on-base percentage, drawing 29 walks with just eight strikeouts. Tate hit 32 home runs over his high school career and was named an Aflac All-American in 2008.

Tate is the son of former University of Georgia running back Lars Tate. He is considered by some as a top ten prospect in the MLB draft and has been playing for USA. An outstanding all around athlete, Tate has played running back, quarterback, wide receiver, safety and special teams in his career.

2008: Tate completed 41 of 64 pass attempts for 1,027 yards scoring 10 touchdowns. He recorded 42 tackles and three interceptions.

He was named Georgia Magazine, AJC, First Team All-State DB,GSWA Honorable Mention Athlete, Mobile Press Register's Super Southeast 120 (#29), Orlando Sentinel All-Southern (GA).


Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
North Carolina Verbal Yes   12/12/2008
Alabama No Interest Yes   None  
Georgia No Interest Yes   None  
Michigan No Interest Yes   11/14/2008  
Texas No Interest Yes   None  
USC No Interest Yes   10/10/2008