Taeshaun Lyons
Taeshaun Lyons
Moves the chains on third down. Taeshaun Lyons has played for two head coaches across two seasons and two programs. The receipt: 75 rec yds, 2 receptions against Hawai'i — Week 13, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2024–2025
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Barry Odom → Dan Mullen. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dan Mullen
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
UNLV
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · UNLV
Returning around him
- 15% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UNLV · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #51 · 2026 recruiting class #63
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Nic Trujillo’s 2025 season.
Matches Nic on
Differs from Nic on
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Zaquandre White's sophomore season at South Carolina (2021).
Matches Zaquandre on
Differs from Zaquandre on
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2024–2025+5750%
Up 5750% from first season to most-recent.