Trent Merrell
Trent Merrell is a three-star recruit from Elyria, OH, out of Elyria Catholic (No. 1,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Bowling Green's 9 games this season.
Where Merrell comes from
- Elyria, OH
- Elyria Catholic
- About 100 miles from Doyt L. Perry Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Merrell fits
Bowling Green lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Bowling Green defensive linemen with a game this season
Bowling Green is 2-7. Next: vs Kent State, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Elyria, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Eddie George
Pass share
44.1%
233 pass / 295 run
Plays / game
58.7
9 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
262 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Bowling Green -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Bowling Green has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Karl Brooks went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Bowling Green in 2026
- 2026 Bowling Green GeorgeYear 1 · Games –
- High school Elyria CatholicElyria, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Bowling Green.
2026
- Signed with Bowling GreenThree-star, out of Elyria Catholic