Is Carver Cheeks starting?
Carver Cheeks is the projected starter at WR-Z for UTEP Miners.
Senior · #5 · 6'2", 197 lbs
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The Story
The Playmaker
This season: 71 catches, 929 yards, 6 TD. That's 36% of the team's production at his spot and 88th-percentile production nationally — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 71 | 929 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- Mesa Ridge
- Hometown
- Colorado Springs, CO
Why this rating?
On a 62-rated offense; 88th-percentile production (×0.60 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 69.
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
Oct 10LNEVYDS 11
- REC
- 3
- YDS
- 11
- AVG
- 3.7
- TD
- 0
Final L 30-13
Oct 3LUNMYDS 25
- REC
- 3
- YDS
- 25
- AVG
- 8.3
- TD
- 0
Final L 61-7
Sep 27LORSTYDS 46
- REC
- 4
- YDS
- 46
- AVG
- 11.5
- TD
- 1
Final L 33-7
Sep 19LMICHYDS 45
- REC
- 1
- YDS
- 45
- AVG
- 45.0
- TD
- 1
Final L 52-17
Sep 13WTXSOYDS 39
- REC
- 3
- YDS
- 39
- AVG
- 13.0
- TD
- 1
Final W 51-10
Sep 5LOUYDS 13
- REC
- 2
- YDS
- 13
- AVG
- 6.5
- TD
- 0
Final L 51-0
| OPP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | LNEV | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | LUNM | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | LORST | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | LMICH | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 1 |
| Sep 13 | WTXSO | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | LOU | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 |
Carver Cheeks'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.