Is Tayte Vanderleest starting?
Tayte Vanderleest is listed 3rd string at WR-X for Central Michigan Chippewas.
Tayte Vanderleest is listed WR-X #3 for Central Michigan at 48 OVR.
See full Central Michigan Chippewas depth chart ›Depth at WR-X · Central Michigan Chippewas
- 12076Langston LewisStarter
- 2958Justin Ruffin Jr.
- 38148Tayte VanderleestYou
Top wide receivers in the MAC
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 2 catches, 19 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 48 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #81
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 69-rated offense; 12th-percentile production (×0.76 for competition level) put them -9 vs unit starters → 48.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Sep 26LMIAYDS 24
- REC
- 1
- YDS
- 24
- AVG
- 24.0
- TD
- 0
Final L 52-3
Sep 12WCOLGYDS 3
- REC
- 1
- YDS
- 3
- AVG
- 3.0
- TD
- 0
Final W 13-10
| OPP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | LMIA | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | WCOLG | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Tayte Vanderleest's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.