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 10, 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
2025 Recruiting Class
12 commits#1309
Camden ThompsonWR
Whitehall, MI
#1607
John PetersCB
Merrillville, IN
#1787
Liam VaughanIOL
Walled Lake, MI
#1829
KJ KotalikOT
Bucyrus, OH
#1890
Spencer BeckemanOT
Rochester, MI
#2003
Tavarez EdwardsS
Bolingbrook, IL
#2073
Gian CarterEDGE
Indianapolis, IN
#2129
Warren CainEDGE
Davison, MI
#2242
Brady RhoadTE
Fort Wayne, IN
#2268
Freddy BrownLB
Hammond, IN
#2304
Vance HoltzQB
Hartland, WI
#2466
Jacob WilkOT
Lake Zurich, IL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
104 of 104High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
