2026 SEASON
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Western Michigan added 20 players and lost 9 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +11.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Western Michigan players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 9, 2026, the Western Michigan players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Baylin Brooks (WR, 43), Aveion Chenault (WR, 41), and Cole Cabana (RB, 38). The roster average is 16.0 across 104 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Western Michigan gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Western Michigan has added 20 players and lost 9 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +11.
- Who is Western Michigan's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Scoop Gardner Jr. (DT, from Long Island University) at $230,000.
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Incoming Transfers
20
Outgoing Transfers
9
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 2 | 5 | +$576K |
| DB | 2 | 5 | +$178K |
| TE | 0 | 2 | +$126K |
| OL | 0 | 2 | +$113K |
| LB | 0 | 2 | +$32K |
| WR | 2 | 1 | -$14K |
| RB | 1 | 1 | +$8K |
| ST | 1 | 1 | +$3K |
| QB | 1 | 1 | +$0K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
17/100
DefenseAverage TVS
15/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
14/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Baylin Brooks WRHigh
97th
Aveion Chenault WRHigh
97th
Cole Cabana RBHigh
95th
Noah Bishop DEHigh
94th
Dalton Gustwiller DLElevated
92nd
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
22-14Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Lance TaylorHead Coach
- Walt BellAssistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator
- Greer MartiniAssistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Duane VaughnAssistant Coach - Outside Linebackers/Co-Defensive Coordinator
- Dan SabockAssistant Coach - Special Teams Coordinator
- Pat GannonAssociate Special Teams Coordinator
- Nick ColemanAssistant Coach - Cornerbacks/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
- Lorenzo JacksonAssistant Coach - Defensive Line
- Joe PawlakAssistant Coach - Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
- Darren PaigeAssistant Coach - Running Backs
- Casey McHughAssistant Coach - Safeties
- Drew MoultonAssistant Coach - Tight Ends/Passing Game Coordinator
- Kyle PerkinsAssistant Coach - Wide Receivers
- Will KirkendallNickels Coach
- Carson KippAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Joe JenretteDirector of Sports Science/Assistant Strength Coach
- Andre BernardiDirector of Strength & Conditioning
- Race StewartStrength & Conditioning Analyst
2026 Recruiting Class
16 commits#1750
Max BakerDL
Detroit, MI
#1750
Donovan TriplettATH
Walled Lake, MI
#1838
Harper HughesWR
Hartland, WI
#1924
Ryan RocheleauTE
Lake Orion, MI
#1924
Muna Newman-NwodikaEDGE
Indianapolis, IN
#1924
Angelo ChapmanWR
Grand Blanc, MI
#1924
Brodon MooreCB
Lakewood, OH
#2176
Camari PattersonATH
Orchard Lake, MI
#2313
Ryan WestrichDL
Bonduel, WI
#2313
Philip JohnsonWR
Columbus, OH
#2313
Elijah LucasWR
St. Louis, MO
#2524
Angelo PuglianoDL
Pittsburgh, PA
#2620
Jaxson DoshQB
Davison, MI
#2620
Breck MalloryLB
Indianapolis, IN
#2850
Gavin BeachnerOT
Carl Junction, MO
#2975
Zak ZemanK
Wilmette, IL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
104 of 104High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
