Trenton Chaney is a compact slot threat with early-playmaking juice and a ‘next man up’ mentality
In the 2026 season, Louisiana redshirt freshman WR Trenton Chaney has already shown he can contribute as a reliable underneath target, posting 3 catches for 34 yards vs. Lamar after a 2025 freshman year that produced 3 receptions for 17 yards in limited action[1][4][9]. He’s a 5-9, 178-pound slot-style receiver whose value comes from quickness, separation, and toughness rather than size, and he’s been working through a shoulder issue that briefly limited him in camp and kept him out of the USC game[1][7][12]. If a team wants a shifty, scrappy receiver with some recruiting pedigree and room to grow, Chaney is worth watching.[2][14]
