#31
Shemar Welch
Returning to Troy for 2026
R-Jr. · Mobile, Ala. → McGill-Toolen HS
via troytrojans.com ↗This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Shemar Welch
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Troy
NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Troy
Returning around him
- 33% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #99 · 2026 recruiting class #76
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12718
Peaked at #12718 this season.
Background
2025 (RS-Freshman): Played in 10 games as a reserve cornerback and on special teams … Bulk of action came on special teams, playing 69 snaps in 10 games on punt return and kickoff coverage units … Played 25 defensive snaps against Clemson (7) and Memphis (18) … Recorded single tackles against Cle...