Gavin Kanar
Freshman offensive lineman on Kent State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 275 lb · Northfield, OH · Nordonia HS
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 2694 nationally · Signed with Kent State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Kent State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Kent State in 2026.
Gavin Kanar
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kent State3-star out of Nordonia
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Kent State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Kent State has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Brian Winters went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Kent State
Returning around him
- 64% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kent State · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #130 · 2026 recruiting class #122
Background
High School Ranked the 141st best player in Ohio (247 Sports) Division 2 All-Northeast Inland District Team