Brandon Chatman
Brandon Chatman
Moves the chains on third down. He has spent three seasons in the Navy receiving corps. The receipt on tape: 141 rush yds, 43 rec yds against Florida Atlantic, Week 9, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Brian Newberry.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Newberry
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 12 · 2025
W 41–38
vs South Florida
11 rush yds (4 car) · 1 TD
Edged out South Florida at home in a shootout.
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Navy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Navy
Returning around him
- 97% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 2 Navy players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -3 net (0 in / 3 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Navy · Last season: 11-2 (AP #22) · 2026 recruiting class #137
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Dior Scott’s 2022 season.
Matches Dior on
Differs from Dior on
Through 3 college seasons, his career arc tracks closest to Marshel Martin’s path through Sacramento State.
Matches Marshel on
As a junior, his production profile tracks closest to Dior Scott's junior season at Hawai'i (2022).
Matches Dior on
Player DNA
Players who play like Brandon Chatman
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2023–2025-37%
Sharp dropoff (-37%) — career inflection point.