#89
Cross Nimmo
Returning to Western Kentucky for 2026
R-Jr. · Mentor, Ohio → Lake Catholic HS
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Cross Nimmo
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
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NFL
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 33% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (19 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #80
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4402
Peaked at #4402 this season.
Background
HS/Misc.: Nimmo prepped at Lake Catholic High School in Ohio, where he was considered a three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and On3, and a two-star recruit by Rivals. ESPN rated Nimmo the No. 11 player at his position and the No. 23 player in Ohio. As a senior in 2024, Nimmo posted 530 yards a...