#18

Aveion Chenault

WR · Western Michigan · Fr. · #18

Returning to Western Michigan for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Aveion Chenault

WR · Western Michigan · Fr · #18

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#1238 national
CFB
College
Western Michigan
2025
NFL
NFL Draft
Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2025Western Michigan10-4HC: Lance Taylor · Run-heavy

Career stats

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Signature game

SIGNATURE GAME · Week 5 · 2025

W 47–14

vs Rhode Island

1 rec · 10 yds · 1 TD

Dominant 33-point win at home against Rhode Island.

How he plays

Play style

Moves the chains on third down.

CFB Index positional classification

2026 Outlook

Western Michigan

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Wide receiver · Western Michigan

Returning around him

  • 100% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
  • Transfer portal: +1 net (14 in / 13 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Western Michigan · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #105 · 2026 recruiting class #111

DNA match

Player DNA

Possession Receiver

Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.

WR

His 2025 production profile sits closest to Jameel Gardner Jr.’s 2023 season.

Kent State · 2023

#2

Ben Black

Rutgers · 2024

82%
#3

Teddy Hoffmann

NC State · 2025

78%
#4

Malcolm Simmons

Auburn · 2024

78%
#5

Jahlil McClain

Fresno State · 2025

78%

Matches Jameel on

Class year
Recruiting rating
Weight

Differs from Jameel on

TD rate (higher)

Not enough data yet for this comparison.

As a freshman, his production profile tracks closest to Teddy Hoffmann's freshman season at NC State (2025).

NC State · 2025

#2

Jahlil McClain

Fresno State · 2025

80%
#3

Jayden Sellers

South Carolina · 2025

75%
#4

Roshauud Paul

Arkansas State · 2020

75%
#5

Ben Black

Rutgers · 2024

74%

Matches Teddy on

Total EPA (college ability)
Yards / reception
Height

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #1255

Final rank
#1374
Avg #1414.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #1255 this season.