Caleb Chapman, Incarnate Word Football News: Draft Scout Player News

10/16/20 - WR Caleb Chapman, rSr/2024, Incarnate Word

Wide receivers don't grow on trees, they're developed. It's a process Texas A&M has had to accelerate this season and the Aggies might have to amp it up even more. A&M, which already had lost four of the seven underclassmen listed at wide receiver on last year's depth chart for the Texas Bowl, lost another one with sophomore Caleb Chapman suffering a major injury in last week's 41-38 victory over Florida. Chapman accounted for 28% of A&M's offense in the game with nine receptions for 151 yards with two touchdowns. It was the most productive game by an A&M receiver in 29 games under head coach Jimbo Fisher. Chapman was complemented by Chase Lane and Ainias Smith, who combined for nine catches for 105 yards with a touchdown, along with tight end Jalen Wydermyer who had five receptions for 53 yards. Throw in Isaiah Spiller's 174 yards rushing with two touchdowns and the offense looked promising considering all are underclassmen. Chapman's emergence also offset the departure of senior Jhamon Ausbon, the team's leading receiver last year who opted out during fall camp.

Chapman was injured on a 51-yard touchdown catch that tied the game at 38. "It looks like he has an injury and he'll probably be out for the rest of the year," Fisher said. It's Chapman's second major injury. He played two games as a true freshman in 2018 before suffering a season-ending injury. He played in 11 games last season with one start. He had only one catch for 6 yards. Chapman took to social media to thank everyone for prayers and support. "Without the lows the highs mean nothing," he said. "Bounce back gonna be scary. See you then." - Bryan/College Station Eagle

rSr/2024