#86
Eli Wilt
Returning to Western Kentucky for 2026
Nashville, Tenn. → Ensworth HS
via wkusports.com ↗Eli Wilt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- 84% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (19 in / 23 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 #81
Background
HS/Misc.: Wilt joined WKU as a three-star prospect at tight end out of Ensworth in Tennessee, according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN. ESPN ranked Wilt the No. 29 player in his position in the 2026 class and the No. 40 player in the state of Tennessee in his class.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology