Shippensburg University Athletics

2014 (R-Freshman): Named the 2014 PSAC Eastern Division Rookie of the Year after debuting at defensive back for the Red Raiders…became SU’s first divisional rookie of the year since Brent Grimes in 2002…started the final eight games of the season at cornerback and appeared in all 11 games…finished third on the team with 68 tackles (40 solo)…led the team with 11 passes defended, including nine breakups and two interceptions…credited with two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one tackle for loss…recorded interceptions in back-to-back games at the end of the season against Kutztown and Mercyhurst…notched his second forced fumble and first recovery against Mercyhurst…had five of his nine pass breakups in the final two games, including a season-high three against Kutztown…also had multiple pass breakups against Lock Haven and Seton Hill…notched a season-high 11 tackles in the season finale against Mercyhurst and had 10 tackles against East Stroudsburg…amassed nine tackles against Edinboro, seven against Kutztown and six each against California and Bloomsburg…achieved his sole tackle for loss against California.
 
2013 (Freshman): Joined the team after the regular season and competed in spring practices.
 
2012 (Freshman): Redshirt season; attended Lincoln (Pa.) University and Harford (Md.) Community College.
 
Aberdeen High School: Two varsity letters with the Eagles and head coach Johnny Brooks…2011 Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference (UCBAC) First and Second Team performer…prep statistics include more than 700 rushing yards and five interceptions…led team to state playoff appearance as a senior captain just one year after a one-win season…also competed in track & field…honor roll student in all four quarters as a senior…graduated with a 3.2 GPA.
 
About Cheatham: Full name is Chavez Jajuan Cheatham…is the son of Jermile Cheatham Sr. and Claudette Cheatham…majoring in arts & sciences…has two siblings.