2025 End of season interview with Richard Donohue with Iroquois High (NY)

Richard Donohue

School/town: Iroquois High (NY)

Positions played: DE/LT/RB/LG/DT/P

Class: 2026

Height and Weight: 6 ft, 224 lb

Jersey Number: 68 (Senior), 72 (Junior), 41 (Junior and Sophomore)

Awards won or earned:

3rd Team All-State

Trench Trophy Finalists

Trench Trophy HOF

Class B2 Lineman of the Year

WNY All Star

HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18284309/69139fa41e7a4800429d191f

Other sports played:

Lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track and field

Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game. Any moment that sticks out to you.

During camp in the 2025 season, our coaches had us go light hitting during periods other than inside run and team. Those inside run sessions got violent. It was so fun to pancake your friend and swim on him when he was on the ground. It made us all better, and we love the effort from the scout team.

What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player?

I was in shock; I couldn’t believe I played my last high school game.

What was the best part of the 2025 season?

Camping with my teammates was the best part of the season. Everyone bought in, and we had fun while staying locked in.

What was the toughest part of the 2025 season?

Beating the Section 6 champs at their homecoming, it was the grittiest game I’ve ever played in.

What will you miss the most from playing high school football?

The tight-knit group of guys, building a brotherhood.

Which win during your career meant the most? Explain

The win against Depew this year was huge; we bounced back from a bad loss against Grand Island and beat a top team in our division by 20.

Which loss stung the most? Explain

In our loss against West Seneca East in the playoffs, we rallied with 4:00 left, down 3 possessions, and scored a walk-off TD, but it got called back, and we lost the game.

What was your biggest moment as a high school football player?

Getting a 4th down sack to get the ball back to our offense in the semifinals against West Seneca East

What was the biggest lesson you learned from playing high school football?

The biggest life lesson I learned was how to be selfless and play for something bigger than myself. Switching from RB to OL

Do you feel that the transfer portal in college football is making it harder for high school players to get recruited?

I think it makes it harder for freshmen to develop more than high schoolers to get into college.

How would you describe your style of play to a college coach?

Hustle, nonstop effort, big plays, versatility, coachable

Why should a college coach recruit you?

2x captain and in love with the weight room

What have been the best and worst parts of the recruiting process? The best part is making new connections, using Twitter, and creating film.

Would you share with the readers some of the schools that you have heard from?

I have two offers from Erie Community College and Hudson Valley, and interest from Empire 8 and Liberty League schools.

What scares you?

Not giving my all

Who is your favorite athlete?

Bijan Robinson, he doesn’t just carry my fantasy team. He’s also the best running back in football, a great guy, and commits himself to the game.

What is a style or fad that your generation has that you do not get or understand?

Turf tape because it rips off my arm hair.


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