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Jeremiah Melvin stats, 2026

East Carolina (3–4, American Athletic). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jeremiah Melvin is a wide receiver for East Carolina (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 206th in yards per catch (14.5), 335th in receiving TDs (1), 398th in receiving yards (188), in 4 games. This week: Temple at East Carolina.

Receiving yards188398th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches13442nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch14.5206th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1335th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jeremiah Melvin?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
6-4
Weight
205 pounds
Number
No. 11
Hometown
Fayetteville, NC
High school
Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 516 in the 2024 class, signed with Wake Forest
Transfers
Wake Forest to East Carolina (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jeremiah Melvin's receiving stats

He's 206th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (14.5) and 335th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards188398th of 682
Catches13442nd of 682
Yards per catch14.5206th of 675
Receiving TDs1335th of 506

The season

Jeremiah Melvin's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 532nd of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2532nd of 657

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.

Career

Jeremiah Melvin's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Wake Forest33913.01—
2026East Carolina1318814.510
Career1622714.220

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Jeremiah Melvin do at Wake Forest and East Carolina?

Receiving yards by season
2025, Wake Forest: 393920252026, East Carolina: 1881882026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Wake Forest202533913.01——
East Carolina2026 (so far)1318814.51022.2%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 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

Jeremiah Melvin's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Wake Forest-0.47-0.47—-2.43%
2026East Carolina+0.08+0.0822.2%1.710%

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

Jeremiah Melvin's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at AlabamaL 10–486041—
2vs. App StateL 24–2794701
6vs. RiceW 28–1213100
7at UABL 17–3021101

FAQ

Questions about Jeremiah Melvin

What position does Jeremiah Melvin play?

Jeremiah Melvin plays wide receiver for East Carolina, which is 3–4 this season.

Where has Jeremiah Melvin played?

Wake Forest (2025) and East Carolina (2026).

Where is Jeremiah Melvin from, and what year is he?

Jeremiah Melvin is a junior wide receiver for East Carolina, listed at 6-4 and 205 pounds, from Fayetteville, NC.

How tall is Jeremiah Melvin, and how much does he weigh?

Jeremiah Melvin is listed at 6-4 and 205 pounds on East Carolina's 2026 roster.

What year is Jeremiah Melvin?

Jeremiah Melvin is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Jeremiah Melvin's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Jeremiah Melvin has 16 catches for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Jeremiah Melvin play for?

East Carolina (3–4, American Athletic), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 11.

Is Jeremiah Melvin eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Jeremiah Melvin was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Jeremiah Melvin play in his last game?

Week 7 at UAB: 21 receiving yards, 1 catch, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). East Carolina lost 17–30.

Where did Jeremiah Melvin go to high school?

Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 516 in the 2024 class, signed with Wake Forest.

Is Jeremiah Melvin a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Wake Forest to East Carolina (2026).

What are Jeremiah Melvin's stats this season?

188 receiving yards, 13 catches, 14.5 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jeremiah Melvin rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 206th of 675 in yards per catch, 335th of 506 in receiving TDs, 398th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Jeremiah Melvin play next?

East Carolina hosts Temple Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The numbers' pick: East Carolina.

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