Tyran Chappell - Michigan State University Athletics

R-SO. | CB | 6-3 | 170
Denton, Texas | Ryan High School | Houston Christian (2024-25)

Transfer cornerback from Houston Christian University as three seasons of eligibility remaining . . . played in 14 games at HCU with 29 tackles, four interceptions and seven pass break-ups.

2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT HOUSTON CHRISTIAN): Named to the Stats Perform FCS Freshman All-America Team . . . earned first-team All-Southland Conference honors . . . played in 11 games, including 10 starts at cornerback . . . tied for first in the Southland Conference with four interceptions . . . recorded 27 tackles, including 2.0 for losses (3 yards) . . . had seven pass break-ups for a total of 11 passes defended . . . graded the No. 2 freshman cornerback in the FCS and No. 27 overall by Pro Football Focus (84.8) . . . played a total of 629 snaps on defense and 67 on special teams . . . had two PBUs in the season finale against East Texas A&M (11/15) . . . had three tackles, two pass break-ups and an interception vs. Southwestern Louisiana (10/25) . . . recorded his third pick of the season vs. McNeese (10/18) . . . broke up a pass and posted three tackles vs. UTRGV (10/4) . . . returned an interception 82 yards for a touchdown vs. Northern Colorado (9/20) in addition to seven tackles and a 2-yard TFL . . . credited with two solo tackles at Nebraska (9/13) . . . had four stops vs. Eastern Kentucky (9/6) . . . had his first interception of the season in the season opener vs. Arkansas Baptist (8/28).

2024 SEASON (FRESHMAN AT HOUSTON CHRISTIAN): Played in three games (vs. SMU, Louisiana Christian, UTSA) to preserve his redshirt season . . . recorded two tackles and a half tackle for loss (1 yard) in his collegiate debut at SMU (8/31).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played for Coach Dave Hennigan at Ryan High School . . . was a first-team all-district selection as a senior in 2023, helping lead his team to an 8-3 record and a first-round win in the UIL 5A playoffs . . . finished his senior year with 20 tackles, 17 pass break-ups, three interceptions, five blocked kicks and two tackles for loss.

Pronunciation: chapel