Jake Cheeseman brings size, two-way athleticism, and academic discipline to South Dakota’s receiver room
Cheeseman is a 6-foot, 190-pound South Dakota wideout who earned all-state honors in high school after setting school records for catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, and his background as a two-way player and multi-sport athlete suggests strong competitive versatility.[1][2] He did not appear in any games in 2024 after working on scout team offense before an injury, so the main question for 2026 is availability and whether he can translate his prep production into healthy, on-field consistency.[1] His best differentiators are toughness, athletic range, and a high football IQ, reinforced by academic all-state and National Honor Society recognition.[1]
