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Brady Wharton
Returning to Ohio for 2026
R-Jr. · Athens, Ohio → Athens
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Brady Wharton
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Ohio
Returning around him
- 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +2 net (18 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #126 · 2026 recruiting class #106
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13266
Peaked at #13266 this season.
Background
2025: Did not play. High School: Played four years at Athens High School under head coach Nathan White… multi-sport athlete playing baseball and football…recorded 246 career tackles, averaging 6.2 tackles per game… recorded 27.5 tackles for a loss in four years, including a career high 14 as a se...