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Kendall McNutt
Returning to Kent State for 2026
St.Louis, Mo. → St. Louis University HS
via kentstatesports.com ↗Kendall McNutt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Kent State
Returning around him
- 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 #122
Background
High School Ranked the 33rd best player in Missouri (247 Sports) 1st Team All-MCC Senior season had 85 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interception in ten games Junior season had 93 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, four sacks, and two fumble recoveries in 12 games
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology