#56
Carlos Shird
Returning to Kent State for 2026
Baltimore, Md. → Mount St. Joseph HS
via kentstatesports.com ↗Carlos Shird
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Kent State
Returning around him
- 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 #128 · 2026 recruiting class #122
Background
High School Ranked the 48th best player in Maryland (247 Sports) Senior season had 83 tackles, 34 QB hurries, 14 QB hits, nine sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology