Donald Chaney Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte 49ers

Lands at ULM Chaney will transfer to Louisiana-Monroe, the program announced.

Impact Chaney announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal in late September, departing Charlotte's program early in the season. The tailback has also spent time with Miami and Louisville, and most recently, he rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns on 50 carries in 2024 with the Cardinals. He figures to have one year of eligibility remaining with the Warhawks.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Chaney has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Both no longer part of UNC Charlotte and having watched much of the 2025 season without playing at all, Chaney being part of the NCAA's transfer portal should come as no surprise. In doing so, the running back seems confident in having one last year of collegiate eligibility.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer a 49er Chaney (undisclosed) is no longer with the Charlotte 49ers' program, per Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact No reason was given in Bailey's report, but Chaney is no longer a Charlotte 49er despite being projected as their top halfback this coming fall. The senior, who ran for 178 yards and three scores with Louisville last season, will presumably look for a new home via the transfer portal, while Charlotte figures to pivot to some combination of Rod Gainey, CJ Stokes and Henry Rutledge at halfback.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Charlotte Chaney has committed to Charlotte for the 2025 season, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Chaney was a backup tailback for Louisville in 2024, but he still posted 50 carries for 178 yards and three scores, averaging almost 3.6 yards per rushing attempt. He should find more room to play a bigger role in Charlotte.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Chaney will enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Chaney was a backup tailback for Louisville this season. He ran for 178 yards and three scores on 50 carries. The redshirt junior figures to have two seasons of eligibility moving forward.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 carries, 17 receiving yards Chaney (ankle) notched 10 rushes for 23 yards and hauled in their only target for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-19 win against Georgia Tech.

Impact Chaney more than tripling his carries from Week 2 ensures his ankle is healthy. However, he logged only two yards more Saturday, so there is a need for improvement from him. Like in Week 1, Chaney also recorded a 17-yard reception.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Saturday Head coach Jeff Brohm indicated that Chaney (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain during Saturday's 49-14 victory over Jacksonville State, per Matt McGavic of SI.com.

Impact Chaney carried the ball three time for 21 yards prior to the injury, finding the end zone on a 10-yard scamper in the first quarter. The redshirt junior running back ran for 478 yards and two scores for Miami in 2023 before transferring to Louisville in the offseason. Chaney's timeline for return is thus far unknown, though it can be reasonably assumed that he will miss some time.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Louisville Chaney has committed to joining Louisville, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact The Miami transfer will join the Cardinals after spending four seasons with the Hurricanes. The redshirt sophomore finished the 2023 season with 94 carries for 478 yards and two touchdowns.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Chaney (undisclosed) is warming up with the running backs ahead of Saturday's game against North Carolina State, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact This is expected as Chaney was likely to suit up for Saturday's contest after not being able to go last week. His last time out, Chaney handled 17 carries for 63 yards and figures to see some involvement in the backfield alongside Henry Parrish and Mark Fletcher.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Chaney (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's game versus NC State, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Chaney missed last week's contest against Virginia but is expected to return to action Saturday. However, he should continue to stay behind Henry Parrish and Mark Fletcher in the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs Virginia Chaney (undisclosed) didn't play in Week 9 against Virginia.

Impact Chaney's status was reportedly uncertain, and while his participation in warmups was a good sign of his availability ahead of Week 9, ultimately, he didn't step on the field. Chaney has tallied 73 carries for 375 yards and two touchdowns across seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Chaney is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Virginia, Susan Miller Degnan of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Chaney's status was reportedly uncertain, but his participation in warmups is a good sign of his availability Saturday. Chaney has tallied 73 carries for 375 yards and two touchdowns across seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Gets on field for finale Chaney (knee) had two carries for eight yards in the season finale.

Impact A knee injury had kept Chaney sidelined all season but the talented back was able to return for the finale. He projects to be healthy for the spring and has the ability to be a factor in the Miami backfield next season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting return in 6-to-8 weeks Chaney (knee) is looking to make a return for the Hurricanes in November, Manny Navarro of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Mario Cristobal is optimistic that Chaney will be ready to return in 6-to-8 weeks. The front end of that expectation would have Chaney ready to suit up for Miami's matchup with Florida State on Nov. 5. The redshirt freshman running back appeared in two games last season, logging 44 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with undisclosed injury Chaney (undisclosed) is inactive, and has no expected timetable to return, David Wilson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Chaney appears to have suffered an undisclosed injury at practice, but head coach Mario Cristobal hasn't commented on the nature of the issue. The 5-foot-10 running back handled 11 carries for 44 yards and a touchdown across two games in 2021, before tearing his ACL. It is unclear if the issue is a re-aggravation of the knee injury.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for fall Chaney (knee) has recovered and can participate in fall practice, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Chaney participated in two games last season before tearing his ACL and missing the rest of the year. Prior to his injury, the running back had 44 yards and one touchdown. He was able to find some success as a freshman in 2020, rushing for 322 yards and three touchdowns, and will look to do even better as a junior.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-contact participant late in spring Chaney (knee) took part in some late spring practice sessions as a non-contact participant, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Given that Chaney wasn't expected to practice at all in spring, this is certainly a good sign regarding his health ahead of fall camp. Chaney finished 2021 with just 11 carries for 44 yards and a touchdown and may have a challenge finding consistent reps with at least Jaylan Knighton and Henry Parrish projecting to be ahead of him on the depth chart.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for spring Chaney (knee) will not participate in spring practice, Manny Navarro of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chaney is on the mend from a torn ACL suffered in September and will be sidelined for spring practice under a new coaching staff in Miami. Fellow running back Jaylan Knighton will also miss spring practice, which will give some of the younger and less experienced players a chance to make a mark.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss time with leg injury Coach Manny Diaz said Chaney's injury "doesn't look good" after Saturday's win over Appalachian State, Manny Navarro of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chaney was spotted on crutches with a brace on his right knee during Saturday's game, per David Wilson of the Miami Herald. The talented runner was injured on a run early in the contest and Diaz's comments suggest that he could miss time.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Night ends early Chaney will not return to Saturday's game against Appalachian State due to a lower extremity injury, Manny Navarro of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chaney limped off the field and went to the medical tent for further evaluation. He has since been ruled out, ending his night after four carries. Miami hosts Michigan State in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives seven carries Chaney had seven carries for 23 yards in a loss Saturday to Alabama.

Impact The freshman received seven carries Saturday, while also hauling in one pass for four yards. Chaney could receive a similar workload against Appalachian State.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active Friday Chaney (undisclosed) had seven carries for 53 yards and caught a touchdown pass in Friday morning's mock game, Christy Cabrera Chirinos of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Chaney has been limited throughout fall camp after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery but was active Friday for a mock game the team had and was pretty effective with the opportunities he got. The sophomore had 68 carries for 322 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 11 receptions for 143 yards in 11 games last season and figures to have a similar role in 2021 as he's expected to split opportunities out of the backfield with Jaylan Knighton and Cam'Ron Harris.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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