Trent Merrell
Freshman defensive lineman on Bowling Green's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 250 lb · Elyria, OH · Elyria Catholic
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 1846 nationally · Signed with Bowling Green
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Bowling Green's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Bowling Green in 2026.
Trent Merrell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Bowling Green3-star out of Elyria Catholic
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Eddie George
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Bowling Green -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Bowling Green
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Bowling Green
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -10 net (17 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Bowling Green · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #111 · 2026 recruiting class #75
Background
Elyria Catholic High School Elyria, Ohio Attended Elyria Catholic High School and played for head coaches Brian Fox and Chase Farris Competed in the North Coast Conference for the Panthers Played three years on varsity (2024–26) and earned three varsity letters, along with one junior varsity lett...
The defensive line · Bowling Green
- #23Myles Bradley5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #5Eriq George4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #54Dior Garner1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #4Kade Kostus0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Trent Merrellno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Bowling Green team page