Tino Merlo is an offensive lineman at Kentucky, from Youngstown, OH, who has not played in Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Merlo comes from
- Youngstown, OH
- About 300 miles from Kroger Field
- On the Kentucky roster since 2023
Where Merlo fits
Kentucky lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 31st in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Kentucky is 7-1, No. 8 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Youngstown, OH
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Awards
Tino Merlo plays offensive line for Kentucky.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 31st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Kentucky has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Darian Kinnard was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons at Kentucky
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Kentucky StoopsYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Kentucky StoopsYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Kentucky StoopsYear 1 · Games –
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Mark Stoops → Will Stein. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
