Big-bodied CMU target with room to grow
In the 2025 season, Tayte Vanderleest posted 2 catches for 19 yards for Central Michigan, but the more interesting story is his frame and profile: at 6-4, 220, he brings size, catch-radius potential, and special-teams utility to the Chippewas’ receiver room[1][2]. He was a nine-game contributor in 2025 and earned Academic All-MAC honors, which signals reliability and coach trust[2]. He looks like a developmental fit rather than an immediate stat-sheet popper: a physical, versatile, high-upside wideout whose game still needs polish before it turns into production[2][14].
