Gavin Kanar
6′5″ · 275 lb · Northfield, OH · Nordonia
Where he comes from
- Northfield, OH
- Nordonia
- Within 25 miles of Dix Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 2694 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8389.
Where he fits
Kent State lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Kent State offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 113th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Kent State’s week
- RecordKent State is 2-5.
- Next gameat Sacramento State · Fri Oct 30
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Northfield, OH
News and fans
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Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Kent State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 113th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Kent State has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Brian Winters went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Joined Kent State in 2026
- 2026 Kent State CarneyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Kent State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,694 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Kent State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kent State3-star out of Nordonia