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At Utah Tech 2024: Saw time in all 12 games and made his lone start at North Alabama … hauled in 10 passes for 126 yards … recorded season highs in receptions (3) and yards (44) vs. Abilene Christian (9/28) … caught two balls for 27 yards in the season finale at Southern Utah (11/23) … earned Academic All-WAC honors.   
 
Before Utah Tech: Was part of the Colorado program for two seasons and played in six games primarily on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2023 … earned three varsity letters in football at Lake Travis High School, where he helped lead the Cavaliers to a 12-3 record and a Texas 6A semifinal appearance as a senior in 2021 … caught 51 passes for 783 yards and nine touchdowns that season … also lettered in soccer and track and field. 
 
More on Chernet: Born in Ethiopia, Africa … parents are David and Kathleen Estes … also recruited by Colorado, Northern Illinois, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Eastern Washington, Lamar and Texas A&M-Commerce … favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles … favorite player is DeVonta Smith … favorite musician is Rod Wave … favorite meal is a tender steak and truffle fries … currently majoring in business management. 
 
Why Chernet chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because I liked the coaches and the culture around the school.”