#66
Tino Merlo
Returning to Kentucky for 2026
Tino Merlo
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Stein
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Kentucky
Returning around him
- 27% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 4 Kentucky players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (29 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kentucky · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #27 · 2026 recruiting class #60
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology