#96

Chase Brown

DE · Akron · Jr. · #96

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

Chase Brown

DE · Akron · Jr · #96

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Akron

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Defensive end · Akron

Returning around him

  • 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
  • Transfer portal: -3 net (15 in / 18 out)

2026 Award watch

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

Akron · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #104 · 2026 recruiting class #129

Heisman trajectory

Heisman futures · sportsbook market

#20 in market ▼ from #17 · 6 books

+35002.8% implied▼ lengthened from +2500

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #12806

Final rank
#12921
Avg #12852.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #12806 this season.