Rico Steele
Sophomore offensive lineman on Kent State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · Pittsburgh, PA · West Mifflin Area HS
The story
2 offensive lineman on Kent State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed with Bowling Green in 2024.
- Transferred from Bowling Green to Kent State in 2025.
Rico Steele
Rico Steele arrived at Kent State from Bowling Green.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Bowling Greenout of West Mifflin Area
2025
- Entered the portal
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
Rico Steele plays offensive line for Kent State.
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
2025 (R-Freshman) Saw action in 8 games on the offensive line 2024 (Freshman) Did not play