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Catamount Football - 2026 Preseason Roster

89 Ellis Chappell

  • Position Wide Receiver
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 180
  • Class Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown Hickory, N.C.
  • High School Hickory HS

Biography

PRONUNCIATION: Ellis CHAP-uhl (like Chapel)

2025 (Freshman): Did not see any game action, remaining eligible for a redshirt.

Prior to Western Carolina: Joined the Catamount football team as a walk-on … Two-time all-conference selection … As a senior, caught 60 passes for 1,238 yards and 11 touchdowns, adding 110 rushing yards and two scores on the ground … Ranked 10th in the state in receiving yards … Helped his team to a 14-1 record as a senior … Named team offensive MVP … Also played baseball as a prep.

Personal: Is the son of Chris Chappell and Amanda Chappell... Has two brothers named Davis and Matthew

Statistics

Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 89

    2025Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    6'0" 180 lbs
    89
  • 89

    2026Redshirt Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    6'0" 180 lbs
    89