Donnie Cheers stats, 2026
Nevada (3–5, Mountain West). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 31, 2026.
Donnie Cheers is a wide receiver for Nevada (3–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 24th in yards per catch (20.3), 423rd in receiving TDs (1), 479th in receiving yards (162), in 8 games. This week: New Mexico at Nevada.
Bio
Who is Donnie Cheers?
- Position
- Wide receiver
- Class
- Junior
- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 192 pounds
- Number
- No. 85
- Hometown
- Marion, AR
- Transfers
- Southeast Missouri State to Nevada (2026)
From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.
The season
Donnie Cheers's receiving stats
He's 24th of 698 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (20.3) and 423rd of 526 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving yards | 162 | 479th of 704 |
| Catches | 8 | 678th of 704 |
| Yards per catch | 20.3 | 24th of 698 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 | 423rd of 526 |
The season
Donnie Cheers's receiving efficiency and big plays
He's 503rd of 682 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive catches (16+ yards) | 3 | 503rd of 682 |
Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.
Charts
How does Donnie Cheers compare, in charts?
Career
Donnie Cheers's career stats
| Season | Team | Catches | Rec yds | Yds/catch | Rec TD | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southeast Missouri State | 24 | 254 | 10.6 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | Southeast Missouri State | 44 | 585 | 13.3 | 5 | — |
| 2026 | Nevada | 8 | 162 | 20.3 | 1 | 38 |
| Career | 76 | 1,001 | 13.2 | 7 | 38 |
Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 31, 2026.
By school
How did Donnie Cheers do at Southeast Missouri State and Nevada?
Nevada this season is where he's been best: his best on 3 of the 4 rates below. That's 20.3 yards a catch (12.3 at Southeast Missouri State), 16+ yard gains on 37.5% of his catches (22.7%) and touchdowns on 12.5% of his catches (8.8%). His weakest stretch was Southeast Missouri State (2024–2025): 12.3 yards a catch and 16+ yard gains on 22.7% of his catches. His biggest season for receiving yards was 2025 at Southeast Missouri State, with 585. The Nevada numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 31, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.
| School | Seasons | Catches | Rec yds | Yds/catch | Rec TD | Rush yds | Explosive catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 2024–2025 | 68 | 839 | 12.3 | 6 | — | 22.7% |
| Nevada | 2026 (so far) | 8 | 162 | 20.3 | 1 | 38 | 37.5% |
* 2026 so far, through Oct 31, 2026.
Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.
Advanced
Donnie Cheers's advanced stats by season
| Season | Team | EPA/play | Pass EPA/play | Rush EPA/play | Explosive catches | Total EPA | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southeast Missouri State | — | — | — | 26.1% | — | — |
| 2025 | Southeast Missouri State | +0.38 | +0.38 | — | 20.9% | 28.1 | 9% |
| 2026 | Nevada | -0.02 | -0.07 | +0.09 | 37.5% | -0.5 | 6% |
EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.
Game log
Donnie Cheers's game log, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Receiving yards | Catches | Receiving TDs | Explosive catches (16+ yards) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Western Kentucky | W 49–14 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | vs. Montana State | L 7–20 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | at Middle Tennessee | L 20–27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | vs. Air Force | L 33–36 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | at UTEP | W 30–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | at North Dakota State | L 17–31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | vs. San José State | W 28–13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | at UCLA | L 0–27 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
FAQ
Questions about Donnie Cheers
What position does Donnie Cheers play?
Donnie Cheers plays wide receiver for Nevada, which is 3–5 this season.
Where has Donnie Cheers played?
Southeast Missouri State (2024–2025) and Nevada (2026).
Where is Donnie Cheers from, and what year is he?
Donnie Cheers is a junior wide receiver for Nevada, listed at 6-1 and 192 pounds, from Marion, AR.
How tall is Donnie Cheers, and how much does he weigh?
Donnie Cheers is listed at 6-1 and 192 pounds on Nevada's 2026 roster.
What year is Donnie Cheers?
Donnie Cheers is a junior.
What are Donnie Cheers's career stats?
Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Donnie Cheers has 76 catches for 1,001 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Who does Donnie Cheers play for?
Nevada (3–5, Mountain West), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 85.
How did Donnie Cheers play in his last game?
Week 9 at UCLA: 36 receiving yards, 1 catch, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Nevada lost 0–27.
Is Donnie Cheers a transfer?
Yes. He transferred from Southeast Missouri State to Nevada (2026).
What are Donnie Cheers's stats this season?
162 receiving yards, 8 catches, 20.3 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 8 games, through Oct 31, 2026.
How does Donnie Cheers rank nationally?
Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 24th of 698 in yards per catch, 423rd of 526 in receiving TDs, 479th of 704 in receiving yards.
When does Donnie Cheers play next?
Nevada hosts New Mexico Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: New Mexico.