#17
Braylen Naves
Returning to Central Michigan for 2026
Fr. · Davison, Mich. → Davison H.S.
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Braylen Naves
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Central Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Central Michigan
Returning around him
- 10% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -5 net (12 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Central Michigan · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #121 · 2026 recruiting class #94
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4926
Peaked at #4926 this season.
Background
2025 As a true freshman wide receiver, did not see any action … Contributed on the scout team … Redshirted 2025 season. HIGH SCHOOL A June 2025 of Davison High School, where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Jake Weingartz … Two-time First Team All-Region honoree … Two-time...