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Tyreek Chappell

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Tyreek Chappell
Profile
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (2002-11-22) November 22, 2002 (age 23)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolNortheast (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeTexas A&M (2021–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tyreek Chappell (born November 22, 2002) is an American football cornerback. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life

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Chappell attended Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He committed to play college football for the Texas A&M Aggies over offers from other schools such as Michigan, Arizona State, Baylor, and Boston College.[1]

College career

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As a freshman in 2021, Chappell notched 41 tackles, nine pass deflections, and an interception in 12 games,[2] earning freshman all-American honors.[by whom?][3] In 2022, Chappell totaled 44 tackles and eight pass deflections in 11 starts. In the 2023 season, he racked up 21 tackles and an interception in ten starts.[4][5] Chappell played in just two games in 2024 before suffering a season-ending knee injury, recording three tackles with one being for a loss.[6] He returned in 2025, totaling 34 tackles and four pass deflections.[7]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
5 ft 10+3⁄8 in
(1.79 m)
188 lb
(85 kg)
30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)
8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)
4.57 s1.54 s2.63 s4.26 s7.07 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)
10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from Pro Day[8]

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Chappell signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[9] He was waived with an injury designation on August 24, 2026.[10] After he cleared waivers he reverted to the Vikings injured reserve list the next day.[11] On October 6, he was waived from the injured reserve list.[12]

References

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  1. ↑ Zwerneman, Brent (July 6, 2020). "Aggies add CB Tyreek Chappell of Philadelphia to recruiting class". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Cole. "Texas A&M's Tyreek Chappell Named Semifinalist For Freshman of the Year Award". Texas A&M Aggies On SI. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Catalina, Tony. "Texas A&M vs Mississippi State: How Aggies' nickel corner Tyreek Chappell makes his presence felt". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Jackson, Devin. "Philly's Tyreek Chappell overcame an injury to reach the College Football Playoff with Texas A&M". Inquirer.com. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Connolly, Matt. "Texas A&M defensive back Tyreek Chappell withdraws from transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ White, Luke (September 14, 2024). "Texas A&M loses cornerback Tyreek Chappell for season with lower leg injury". Dallas News. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Yum, Caleb. "Texas A&M football DB Tyreek Chappell exits CFP game vs Miami with injury". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tyreek Chappell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ Kleifield, Rob (April 28, 2026). "Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agents Include 10 Defenders, 4 Receivers & Ray Guy Award Winner". Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ Kleifield, Rob; Young, Lindsey (August 24, 2026). "Vikings Sign Defensive Lineman Jonathan Harris & Tight End Matt Lauter". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Tyreek Chappell: Waived with injury designation". CBS Sports. August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ Peters, Craig (October 6, 2026). "Vikings Place Donovan Jackson on Injured Reserve During Roster Moves". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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