Merrick Barlow
Sophomore tight end on Navy's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 239 lb · Newbury, MA
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 1879 nationally · Signed with Navy
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 tight end on Navy's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Navy in 2025.
Merrick Barlow
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Navy3-star out of St. John's Prep
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Newberry
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Navy -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Navy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Navy
Returning around him
- 14% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 2 Navy players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -3 net (0 in / 3 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Navy · Last season: 11-2 (AP #22) · Talent rank #138 · 2026 recruiting class #137
The tight end room · Navy
- #85Jake Norris23 receiving yards · 2025
- #84Jordan Collins3 receiving yards · 2025
- #43Gavin Noe1 game · 2026
- #82Drew Hallno box-score line yet
- #88Merrick Barlowno box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · Navy team page