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Eric Karner
Returning to Miami (OH) for 2026
R-Jr. · Itasca, Ill. → Immaculate Conception
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Eric Karner
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Miami (OH)
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Miami (OH)
Returning around him
- 48% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Miami (OH) player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (16 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Miami (OH) · Last season: 7-7 · Talent rank #87 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4211
Peaked at #4211 this season.
Background
2025: Played in two games at Texas A&M: Spent the 2024 season with the Aggies High School: Graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School Coached by Bill Kreft Team won a state championship his junior year