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Eli Merck
Returning to Oklahoma for 2026
R-Jr. · Norris, S.C. → D.W. Daniel HS
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Eli Merck
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oklahoma
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Oklahoma
Returning around him
- 53% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Oklahoma players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -13 net (16 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oklahoma · Last season: 10-3 (AP #8) · Talent rank #14 · 2026 recruiting class #15
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2233
Peaked at #2233 this season.
Background
2025 (OKLAHOMA) Did not play. 2024 (OKLAHOMA) Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll ... did not play. 2023 (OKLAHOMA) Redshirted ... played in two games … saw action vs. Arkansas State (9/2) and at Tulsa (9/16). HIGH SCHOOL Set program record with 3,233 career receiving yards at D.W. Daniel High...