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Octavis Cherry
RB · #20 ·
Transfer
Height5'11"
Weight152 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
RosteredOctavis Cherry (RB) officially entered the transfer portal
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Last updatedNov 3, 2026, 9:03 AM
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Background
Cherry is in his first year with the Muskies and is a transfer from NCAA Division II Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. He played for the Mustangs in 2023 and 2024, appearing in 10 games with one catch for nine yards, one rush for -6 yards and two kickoff returns for 20 yards. Member of football and track & field teams… First team all-conference selection in football. Son of Jayne Hopkins… Majoring in communication.
Hometown
🏴Milwaukee, WI
High schoolMartin Luther
Scholarship--
Career path
- TransferredOctavis Cherry (RB) officially transferred from Southwest Minnesota State University to Lakeland University
- EnteredPortal · 5/16/25, 10:14 AMOctavis Cherry (RB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Southwest Minnesota State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lakeland University | 9 | 0 | -- | High | 46 | 6.2 | 285 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Southwest Minnesota State University | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 0 | -- | High | 46 | 6.2 | 285 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 3, 2026