Chelen Garnes

Chelen Garnes (born September 25, 2000) is an American professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Garnes previously played college football for the Navy Midshipmen and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He also had a stint in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions.

College career Garnes played college football for the Navy Midshipmen in 2019 and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2020 to 2023. He played in every game of the season for Navy and recorded a career-high six tackles, along with his first collegiate sack, in a win against Tulsa. He played in 33 games for the Demon Deacons logging 145 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, one interception, 10 pass breakups and three fumble recoveries.

Detroit Lions After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Garnes signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. He was waived from the team on August 27.

Edmonton Elks Garnes signed with the Edmonton Elks on March 7, 2025. He made his CFL debut on June 8 against the BC Lions but didn't record any statistics. Garnes recorded his first tackle on June 20, against the Montreal Alouettes.