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Garrett Long
Returning to Kent State for 2026
R-Jr. · Columbus, Ind. → Columbus North HS
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Garrett Long
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Kent State
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025Kent State5-7HC: Mark Carney · Run-leaning, slow tempo
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Kent State
Returning around him
- 11% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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 #120
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #5123
Peaked at #5123 this season.
Background
2025 (Freshman) Appeared in 4 games during the 2025 season Recorded 1 assisted tackle at Akron Prior to Kent State 431 receiving yards and six touchdowns Earned First Team All-Conference