
Drew Esper
Position coach (Central Michigan, 2026): Sean Cronin
Traverse City, MIFreshman6'1"225 lb#34
Estimated NIL value
$8K
Model estimate. This is not a reported contract.
Transfer Vulnerability Score
8 / 100
37th
Low risk. Percentile vs all active college players we track.
HS recruit
Class
Freshman
Seasons left (incl. 2026)
5 seasons
Drew Esper is a 6'1", 225-lb Freshman LB at Central Michigan from Traverse City, MI. Drew Esper has a TransferPortl Transfer Vulnerability Score of 8 out of 100, a relative risk score for entering the transfer portal.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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Advanced Statistics
2026 · 14 tklHavoc Plays
1
15th
Ball Plays
0
21st
Solo Tackle Rate
14.3%
1st
Percentiles rank this season against every 2026 FBS and FCS LBs with the same minimum sample. Higher is better.
TVS History
Current TVS
8
Highest TVS
18
Oct 5, 2026
Each step is a saved weekly score; dots mark where the score changed. Hover to read any saved score. Model signals include recruiting profile, production and usage, team transfer rate, coaching changes, position, and prior transfer history. TVS is a relative risk score. It is not a literal probability.
Market Value History
Current market value
$7,794
Highest market value
$8,825
Sep 19, 2026
Each step is a saved TransferPortl estimate; dots mark where the estimate changed. Hover to read any saved estimate. Team logos mark recorded team changes. Historical points use point-in-time cumulative statistics and do not use later-season production.
Recruitment
Class of 2026
Committed to Central Michigan May 2025
Season Statistics
| Season | Team | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Central Michigan | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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